The Happy Rant: Recent Episodes
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Barnabas Piper, Ted Kluck, and Ronnie Martin cheerfully - if sarcastically - rant about all the things that don't matter all that much (and some that do).
In this final live episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through listener questions that cover a whole variety of topics ranging from parenting to writing to podcast success to much, much more.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
This episode brought to you by:
- The New English Translation and the Timeless Truths Bible. This is a wonderful new translation of the Bible, and the Timeless Truths edition brings you insights and reflections from theologians across the centuries.
- Dwell Bible, the best audio bible app available today. Check out Dwell for a 30-day free trial.
- Visual Theology, purveyors of wonderfully-designed resources for teaching and understanding scripture better. Use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount!
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In this live episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a look back at our podcast heroes and rogues galleries.
- Our hall of heroes from past years
- Our rogues gallery over the years
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
This episode brought to you by:
- The New English Translation and the Timeless Truths Bible. This is a wonderful new translation of the Bible, and the Timeless Truths edition brings you insights and reflections from theologians across the centuries.
- Dwell Bible, the best audio bible app available today. Check out Dwell for a 30-day free trial.
- Visual Theology, purveyors of wonderfully-designed resources for teaching and understanding scripture better. Use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount!
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this live episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a look back at our college days.
- On dreaming
- On being a jerk
- On not caring
- On caring too much
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
This episode brought to you by:
- The New English Translation and the Timeless Truths Bible. This is a wonderful new translation of the Bible, and the Timeless Truths edition brings you insights and reflections from theologians across the centuries.
- Dwell Bible, the best audio bible app available today. Check out Dwell for a 30-day free trial.
- Visual Theology, purveyors of wonderfully-designed resources for teaching and understanding scripture better. Use the code “happyrant” at checkout for a 20% discount!
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of stories about our high school days:
- Navigating Christian high school
- Figuring out affluence
- High school personas
- Coming of age stories
- Being self-conscious vs. being self-aware
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days:
- Advice for folks transitioning out of college to the real world
- Having courage in new circumstances
- Having patience in growing and earning
- Correcting aspirations
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days:
- Things we miss that don't exist any more
- Music labels/publishers vs. self-release or publication
- The lifespan of new books
- Radio interviews
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
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In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through the glory of the show The Bear:
- The Bear as an ode to Chicago and perfectly presenting Chicago characters
- The nearly perfect storytelling of The Bear
- A show about pursuing wholeness and perfection
- A secular show with Christian sensibilities (despite a few F-words)
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days:
- Where are we going from here? Future podcast ideas and possibilities
- Bucket lists: flippant thing or fulfillment before we die?
- Why men like talking about money and trips
- What did we talk about when we were young and interesting?
- Why Christian men are bad at conversation
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics just like the old days:
- Early blog days that launched careers and spawned comment section wars
- How come some pastors get weird on social media after they leave the pastorate?
- Wait, megachurches are still doing this stuff?
- What exactly is an "executive pastor"?
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
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In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Ronnie the outdoorsman
- A River Runs Through It and the late 90s Christian fly fishing boom
- The male attraction to poker nights
- Having purpose in retirement
- Dream retirement jobs
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
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In this episode Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Live show nostalgia - a look back
- The Barbenheimer phenomenon--how did this happen and why it's kind of great
- So, Elon Musk is ruining twitter
- Does seminary really matter? Why? For whom?
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
Visit our show store where you can find shirts, notebooks, bags, and more. Our merchandise makes great gifts and is an ideal way to look cooler than all your friends too at https://thehappyrant.com/shop/
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In this episode the boys wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Our worst preaching moments
- Things that are normal now that would have been really weird when we were growing up
- Is it good that parents are addicted to making memories?
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- First impressions of Threads
- Is Threads the social media platform to save all platforms?
- Our propensity to expect the next thing to be a better thing
- Flat-footed preaching vs Sound bite preaching
- What Christian books need to be written?
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a couple topics and then make a very significant announcement in the life of our show:
- Pastors and social media travel freak-outs
- When did this start? When will it End?
- ANNOUNCING OUR NEXT LIVE SHOW
- A historic announcement in the life of this show
To get details and purchase tickets for the live show visit https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a remembrance and appreciation of Tim Keller:
- When we first encountered him
- Appreciating his clear, but not weird and crazy, reformedom
- Tim's influence on urban church planting and making cities cool
- His unique preaching style
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Books that everyone loves that you dislike or don't get
- The most ripped-off Christian authors
- Books that turned us on to writing
- Guilty pleasure books
- Violent vigilantes vs. Christian romance
- Good writing vs. bad stories
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Denominational convention fun in New Orleans and Memphis
- The non-denomination denomination
- How different denominations do smugness
- Palatable vs. unpalatable pretensions
- Zoom backgrounds by denomination
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Books that shaped us as children
- Books that have shaped us this year
- Our families' relationship with TV
- Slippery slope TV shows
- Fight Club hate
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Our spending arc by age and stage
- The dad fashion arc
- People's relationship with photos
- How fame effects relationships
- Old models of fame vs. new
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- The danger of telling someone "good job"
- Almost repentance and reconciliation in stories
- Apologies are never easy
- Balancing fallenness and repentance in story telling
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted and Ronnie wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Food Movie Mt. Rushmore
- Artists and their relationships with critics
- The idol of Creative Control
- How Ted never does the third ad break as a sort of commentary on the state of things.
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Middle aged pastor personas online
- Fill-in communities for church
- The Cruise experience
- Air BnB aesthetics: so creative they're the same everywhere
- Is it possible to be unique in the internet age?
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted and Ronnie wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Great American business stories: The Happy Rant and Nike.
- Ted is Alan Greenspan
- “Air” tried hard to be “Moneyball” and “Jerry Maguire” but fell short
- 1980s office aesthetics
- “Without Limits” is the true and better “Air.”
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In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Parents at high school sporting events
- The work it takes to go on vacation
- Different styles of vacation
- The nautical life - manhood tests, new guy pressures, and more
- Making vacation friends
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted and Ronnie wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- The movie, Air,and the work of Damon and Affleck
- What if Damon and Affleck partner with us on a movie project?
- Downton Abbey, the second movie
- Pastoral perspectives on death scenes in movies
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Everything is grim and nothing is funny
- Is the church 7-10 years behind culture or 70 years behind it?
- How the church can respond to culture instead of imitating it
- Goblin mode: the squalor of soul
- The monolith of anxiety and how we can't approach it with nuance
- Redefining failure and disappointment
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- How would your 20-year-old self view your current self?
- How did we find our way into our gifts and callings?
- Where do we see ourselves in another twenty years?
- Ministry, retirement, and raising up young people
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Quintessential Gen X movies
- The Gen X ethos of opposing baby boomers
- Gen X icons (living and dead)
- Misery as a brand
- Anxiety is the new cynicism
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In this episode Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Middle aged birthdays: the moods, celebrations, and gifts that make them awful or wonderful
- Why La La Land is the MOST millennial movie
- How we move on from dreams and pursuits well
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Why Millennial movies kind of stink
- The rise of casual profanity
- Self-conscious story telling
- The millennial love of irony
- Consumption as a persona builder
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out our book, The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don’t Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) at https://thehappyrant.com/book/
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Gen Z stinks at tech support
- Gen Z and email
- Dealing with texts from non-friends
- Gen Z can't do humor
- Gen Z as elite processors of information
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This episode includes all the usual wandering to and fro, but in a very different way than usual: it includes every single one of the live Q&A's that Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas have done since 2017. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this abundant collection of absurd and clever and dumb and brilliant questions and responses.
TIME STAMPS:
- Q&A 1 - 00:01:42
- Q&A 2 - 00:50:15
- Q&A 3 - 1:31:00
- Q&A 4 - 2:30:00
- Q&A 5 - 3:32:00
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- What other posters need a "Clearly Reformed" website? (Tim Keller, Matt Chandler, Steve Furtick, Francis Chan, Andy Stanley, Carl Truman, etc.)
- Violated reality
- Asbury Revival responses and the tendency toward skepticism
- Asbury responses by theological camp, especially reformed
- Can you have a "social media ministry?
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If you enjoy listening to Happy Rant, we've got another great show that you'll want to add to your playlist. Let us introduce you to March or Die, hosted by Jeremy Stalnecker!
Jeremy's show seeks to help listeners answer one of the toughest questions we all face, "How do I move forward when my world is falling apart?"
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- The Satanic Grammys and Satan's big trick
- Reformed reactions to the Grammy's
- BREAKING NEWS: Kevin DeYoung is Clearly Reformed
- Birthday requests for grown ups (especially pastors)
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Tom Brady's retirement and Jared C. Wilson's grief
- How we would counsel Tom Brady
- A little shameless self-promotion
- How ChatGPT will affect ministry and preaching
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Why is porn the only sin men talk about any more?
- Why reformed people often struggle to talk about heart stuff
- How we avoid the vulnerable stuff by silence and by talking
- Our outlook on life by decade - 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety ion topics:
- What new things do we still try to keep up with?
- The performative aspects of keeping up with new things
- Fullbacks and casseroles
- Extricating ourselves from awkward conversations
- Names that will not work for theologians
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In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Pastors and Apple Watches (and John Piper's mishap)
- Preaching motions, gesticulations, and mobility
- How pastoral fashion affects pastoral output
- What it looks like for pastors to dress their age
- Becoming "dad" instead of "a guy"
- Doing the Daddest things
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
1. What New Year's resolutions are the best for being pretentious and superior?
2. A draft of the best movie plot and character devices and why we love them
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
1. Ted has a big confession and needs help litigating it from Ronnie and Barnabas
2. What does one do when one has NO CHRISTMAS TREE
3. Piper Family Christmas decorations
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- How year-end book lists are planned and put together (make it about me, posture a bit, be well-rounded, etc.)
- Incorporating theology, history, Wendell Berry, biographies, and more
- Barnabas and Ronnie's year-end book list line-up from 1-9
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- The outrage and controversy over churches meeting on Christmas
- Deviating from a sermon series for Advent
- Variations in Church Christmas decorations
- Christmas pastor attire
Santa as a type of Christ
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In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted and Ronnie wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Pastor voices
- How does a pastor come across authentically from the pulpit?
- Fake intellectual pastors and theological verbiage
- Wanting to be liked vs. wanting to appear smart
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do something a little different. Instead of wandering to and fro they offer up three free chapters from the audiobook of The Happy Rant.
Chapter 1: Evangelical Fame (We do weird stuff with Christian celebrity.)
Chapter 8: Evangelical Money Guilt (Why are Christians so weird about money?)
Chapter 14: Manly Men (What is manhood? What makes a good man?)
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
1) The big three for men in the church (according to a tweeter): Money, Sex, and Fitness
2) Are men actually leaving the church?
3) What men actually need in church
4) Learning leadership right
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Why are people so aggressive about when they start Christmas?
- Identity everything - claiming and defending holidays or anything else
- When is aggression the right response to anything?
- Holding your ground vs. being an aggressive jerk
- How the insistence of having a take feeds aggression and anger
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
1. The death of cool as a thing
2. Our stories of growing up in the church
3. Growing out of cage stage calvinism
4. Post Young, Restless Reformed church
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Our feelings about Halloween and experiences with it growing up
- Ronnie’s experience at a college football game
- Halloween costumes by enneagram numbers
- Why we love writing (especially since we’ve griped about it a lot)
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas, sans Ted, wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Jesus apparently needs a $100 million PR campaign
- But does Jesus want a PR campaign? Will it do any good?
- Is viral kindness actually kind?
- Is therapy booming because the church is failing? (pastors as counselors, therapists as hired friends, and outsourcing honesty)
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas, sans Ronnie, wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Observations on how teens view their parents
- How adults get boring
- What’s the deal with Ronnie’s hair?
- Why do people watch selfie videos?
- Is there any way to be genuine online?
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie sans Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Baz Luhrman’s Elvis movie
- Do we really care about Elvis?
- The delightful energy of rock music movies
- Journey and the appeal of beige music
- The business of fame and whether we’ll ever see another dollar from this podcast
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- How do professors choose how much to assign?
- What makes a good professor?
- Syllabus flexes
- How do we break writing slumps?
- Romanticism about writing: where did we lose it and where do we still have it?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Reacting to the death of Queen Elizabeth
- Reacting to the reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth
- Why do so many people make grieving about them?
- Which celebrity deaths really affected us?
- Adult hero worship and “knowing” public figures
For more ranting, conversation, and cultural analysis check out The Happy Rant book at https://thehappyrant.com/book/.
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted and Barnabas, sans Ronnie, wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Why does Ted mock the very things to which he devotes his time?
- Doing dumb marketing things out necessity
- Do most books really sell under 2,000 copies?
- Social media influencing and playing the marketing game (which doesn’t work)
- Giving away our own books and feeling like Leo Marvin
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- The “We notice your silence” people on social media
- Are we obliged to post about everything?
- Learning the names of waitstaff: a pastor thing?
- Book release expectations and feedback we’ve received
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- How many more “Theology of” books do we need?
- Theology of sports and ruining fun
- Trading on people’s dreams
- Parenting, sports, and church
- Theology of food and reforedom
- Doing moderation well
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ronnie and Barnabas (sans Ted) wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Coming to politics from different backgrounds and upbringings
- What does it mean (and not mean) to be politically homeless?
- When, why, and how should pastors address political issues from the pulpit?
- Loyalty to different kingdoms
- What we’ve enjoyed reading recently
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Wives doing lawn care
- Outsourcing lawn care vs. the testosterone of DIY
- The hardest part of sermon prep
- Outsourcing sermon prep
- When is sports gambling sinful?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- How our book launch has felt
- Back-to-school observations in 2022
- Back-to-school shopping styles
- Homework theories and summer reading
- Preaching vs. teaching (especially to teens)
In this episode of Ronnie and Barnabas celebrate the birth of their Happy Rant book baby by wandering to and fro through a variety of topics:
- How does this book compare to Carl Trueman’s "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self"?
- The experience of reading the audiobook
- Sections that pleasantly surprised us and surpassed our expectations
- Should this count toward Ronnie's doctoral thesis?
- How many end-of-year book lists will this end up on?
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans vacationing Ronnie) wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Winning the local lawncare contest
- The psyche of obsessive lawn watering
- The retirement obsession with tinkering
- What our generation is missing as parents (that our kids will really resent)
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted and Barnabas (sans vacationing Ronnie) wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- We are unfit preachers
- Which fictional TV characters would make good friends?
- Which fictional movie characters would make good friends?
- What makes a convincing action hero (and which actors just aren’t)
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics. (This was originally a Patreon bonus episode.)
- Why do people love to give unsolicited parenting advice?
- What do you do when you receive unsolicited parenting advice?
- Are we obliged to like other people’s children?
- What parenting advice do you wish you'd gotten when you were younger?
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In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Which Karate Kid character is Matt Chandler?
- Thoughts on Cobra Kai
- Star Wars, Marvel, and Hollywood’s new industry: nostalgia
- Celebrities in print vs. on screen
- Podcast Magazine
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- A new metric for measuring reformedom
- The general reformed lack of social skills
- Kids as missional output and/or outsourcing evangelism
- Matt Chandler as the Karate Kid
- Pastors’ families on social media
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Ted is so glum he’s bad at being glum
- Are church planters just small business owners?
- Everyone keeps doing the same things and arguing about the same things
- Why do we even keep doing this podcast?
- Reformed people romanticize plodding
- How many actual exceptional people do we know?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Ted’s Vegas vibe
- The Top Gun phenomenon and nostalgic keggers
- Is Miles Teller a movie star?
- The Tom Cruise aging pathology
- Going at famous people’s kids on social media
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas, sans Vegas-going Ted, wander to and fro through a variety of topics. Or really just one: leading a church during times of cultural crisis.
They discuss:
- Deciding what to address with the congregation
- Handling contentious cultural moments from the pulpit
- Differences between a small church in a small town and a larger church in a big city
- Navigating contentious cultural issues among leadership teams
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Generational differences in parenting
- Honesty in parenting vs. giving the impression of perfection
- Relinquishing control as a parent
- When is it better for particular churches or denominations to just go away?
- Shepherding those inside a broken institution vs. the reputation to those outside
- Humility vs. ego in leadership
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Why should anyone stay on Twitter?
- Why are people leaving Twitter, and why now especially?
- How did we used to discourse before social media?
- Phone addiction vs. social media addiction
- Our summer plans and going back to school
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas, sans Ronnie, wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Podcasts as the new radio
- If there are so many writers and books, why do we keep doing it?
- Writing idealism vs. pragmatism/capitalism
- Writing for legacy vs. writing to “make it”
- How do we treat younger generations well instead of dumping all over them?
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics as posed by our listeners LIVE from New Albany, Indiana leading up to the final T4G conference:
- Fan encounters and celebrity moments
- Regrettable cultural choices and fashion decisions
- Pastoral and teaching mistakes
- Greeting others with a holy kiss
- Transformative books, music, and movies for us
- Slapping pastors (again)
- The “C” in Jared C. Wilson - wrong answers only
- Book endorsements
- Ideal piece of sports memorabilia
- Who in the Bible do we identify with the most?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics LIVE from New Albany, Indiana leading up to the final T4G conference:
- Church decor and interesting instruments
- Writing advice and writing cohorts
- The value of writing inspiration
- Advice for D.Min students and Ronnie’s classroom vibe
- Marriage advice and marriage questions
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics LIVE from New Albany, Indiana leading up to the final T4G conference:
- A T4G retrospective of our favorite moments
- The future of reformed conferences
- Angry Calvinists
- Tell me you’re reformed without telling me you’re reformed
- Violent Grace
- Fighting famous pastors
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Where have all the youth pastors gone?
- Are church planters the new youth pastors?
- Are pastors particularly bad at digital and personal communication?
- Gaming as a career and as socially acceptable
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- How is selling out going?
- The Hillsong controversy (implosion) and pastoral lavish lifestyles
- What level of lavishness is acceptable for pastors?
- Will successful pastors inevitably be accused of bullying?
- How do we avoid this sort of pastoral and church failure?
- The etiquette for introverts hosting extraverts
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Gauging our Oscars interest
- Is Will Smith an actual movie star?
- The Slap: our takes on the takes
- Who would we choose to slap if given the chance?
- A T4G royal rumble
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In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Who we are, a brief introduction for new listeners
- What we love about podcasting together
- How we would describe our show: The Seinfeld of podcasts, a Piper family dinner party, and a description to aspirational college students
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Moving from sweet freedom to being corporate sell outs Our upcoming train wreck of a live show A podcast prenup Crispin Glover vs. Jared C. Wilson Early memories of the show
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans Ronnie) wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Big changes coming Photos of shoes in airports Tiny houses. Why? Suburban living vs. urban living The sexiness of small town church planting Get your tickets to our upcoming live show! https://thehappyrant.com/the-live-show/
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Metaverse church campuses and whether the metaverse will ruin church Book publishing in the metaverse (we want in!) Guys named Dale Generational names When funny people outgrow being funny Visit https://thehappyrant.com for merchandise and live event details!
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas (sans Ted) wander to and fro through a variety of topics. Well, really just one topic: Channeling Jared C. Wilson What is different about pastoring in a world recovering from COVID? What challenges are pastors facing? How is the life of the church different?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Honest book promo interviews Gestating books The vibe, persona, and desire of #AmWriting Perfectionism vs. Competitiveness Pastoral competitiveness and personality types
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans Ronnie) wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The David Brooks NYT piece about folks trying to redeem evangelicalism How we hero worship and look for "saviors" What is the New York Times of young folks? What are young people passionate about? Being "into" stuff in the 90s vs. today
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans Ronnie Tarmac) wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Why we love Aldi, from friendly employees to real human interactions over carts Ronnie's Super Bowl vibe The anti-sports persona and who its seeking to impress How focusing on misery makes us more miserable, especially on social media
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of sports topics:
- Why we love to annoint the next great athletes
- QB worship
- Team structure and good team building in the NFL
- GM hires and NFL coaching searches
- Giving old coaches more chances
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Reliving the 80s through theological debate, specifically complementarianism What did Twitter warriors do before Twitter? Defining "theobros" Reviving "pinko commy" Is twitter temptation?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: What is the age ceiling on "visioneering"? Publishing trends in pastoring books Leading and teaching teens - are we too old and irelevant? What does it even mean to "get back to normal" after the last two years?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a varity of topics: Hearth time Know it all kids and the cultural anthropology of modern teens Losing northern muscles Having earthquake muscles Goodbye Hyatt Place, hello Sonesta Select Vision casting at Taco Bell Pastors and Restaurants
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Chip and Joanna Gaines are the original influencers Paul Tripp as hipster influencer Writing 4,000 words a day Matt Damon as youth group mime performer Only Murders in the Building - thoughts and reflections
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of sports topics:
- Relishing old NFL uniforms
- Relishing old school NFL safeties
- The Minshew Experiment: Would a team be better or worse if they swapped their current QB for Gardner Minshew?
- Man in the Arena and why current super star athletes aren't interesting
- Covid turning the NBA upside down
- Hypocrisy of player safety in football
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Diehard, the Christmas movie: our takes Christmas carol discussions and disagreements Finding consensus on good Christmas movies Things we expect to look back on at the end of 2022
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The perks of ruddiness Ronnie's think piece on Hallmark Movies Ted's tenure and Taylor Swift Takes Cruise ship experiences and vibes River Cruises
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas Wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Ronnie's new music Middle aged men fanboying over Taylor Swift Taylor Swift, the Beth Moore of pop music The sound guy persona Why is everyone becoming Anglican? Quick hitter questions: soup vs. stew, drive thru vs. go inside, holiday foods
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Our brand new website and merchandise A silk shirt weekend with Josh McDowell Blazers and Khakis, the academic uniform The ethos of khaki pants Piper's introduction to Downton Abbey
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: DRISKY BUSINESS: evaluating Mark Driscoll's Yoda tweeting technique The practicalities of punching something evil in the face Cracker Barrel Christians vs. Whole Foods Christians Reformed Mingle (not a joke): a new reformed dating site
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through three topics, specifically through 3 Patreon episodes: How do you find your voice as a writer? What would we do if we knew we could not fail? What do we appreciate about our wives?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of sports topics:
- Ted's alumni football game
- The base instincts of sports and competition (and how they bring out the worst in us)
- Disappointing fantasy football teams - the best and worse of this year
- NFL Uniforms: the good, the bad, and the really ugly
- The Ben Simmons situation and player empowerment
- NBA team chemistry
- That one friend who wants to realign college football
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Gospel Project writing fame What MLMs would work for men? Side hustles for ministry The poverty reputation "I could make more in the marketplace" Working for money vs. working for purpose
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The final T4G - but why? And How are we feeling about it? A Piper name drop of the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Things we're enjoying What career would we do if we could do anything else? Do we care about James Bond movies? Vince Vaughn opinions Who's the most surprising fan of The Rant?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The demographic of people who use "margin" Leadership brand vs. leaders we'd actually follow Humility as a brand What does it mean to lead our family? The pitfalls of the five paragraph essay
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Dutch Adam & Eve John Piper the punching bag The Pied Piper Book (hit piece on Piper) The Heresy Rant The New Yorker tote bag flex Other brand flexes
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The evolution of khakis (and dressing our age) Ronnie's epic "accidental" Christmas photo shoot Wardrobe changes Rebranding Cleveland baseball
In this LIVE episode of the Happy Rant, recorded at the First Baptist Church of Hurst, Texas, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics, all provided by listeners. They range from meeting our wives to owning minor league baseball teams to the Mark Driscoll podcast.
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through the following topics:
- Hot takes on bad teams
- The future of old veterans
- NFL predictions (Rookie of the year, Super Bowl, Etc.)
In this LIVE episode of the Happy Rant, recorded at the First Baptist Church of Hurst, Texas, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Our amazing hosts Breaking down baptistries Personas of different views of baptism Why is smugness so fun? The gentrification of souls The whitest things
In this LIVE episode of the Happy Rant, recorded at the First Baptist Church of Hurst, Texas, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Hot or Not - 90s mega church aesthetics, being assertive, and reformedom The psychology and pathology of buddying up to Beth Moore on social media Flustered by celebrity Celebrity accessibility ruins things The reformed version of US WEEKLY
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Over coverage of sports
- Little league World Series fandom
- Fantasy football keepers
- QB development and offensive schemes
- Preseason football thoughts
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The Josh Harris deconstruction kits What parts of deconstruction might be good What we get wrong about deconstruction
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Moving your kid into college How sadness about change hits us What is the most Christian response to sadness? Field of Dreams: Awesome or Not? The difficulty of being 30
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: TV size as a personality statement Donald Miller and car promotions Loss of social cues when making marketing requests The muddying of business and personal in self-promotion How to market our book without being the worst?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Why aren't we funny any more? M. Night Shyamalan takes and opinions - awesome or garbage? Jared C. the moviegoer and screenwriter Kids with Weird names Theologian names for kids Dock life and camping LIVE SHOW DETAILS
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans Ronnie) wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Ted at summer camp Finding the original hipster Coffee and anxiety Drisky thoughts Fighting ego in ministry Mullets and mustaches
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas (sans Ted) wander to and fro through a variety of topics, particularly about being men of the cloth: Writing process vs. sermon preparation Finding your voice as a preacher Unexpected things in ministry Handling the lowliness of pastoring in all its counter-cultural uncoolness Pastors making and keeping (or not) friends
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie, sans vacationing Barnabas, wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Being the Annie F. Downs Enneagram podcast Visual Theology, our new partner Why reformed people love to attack reformed people What is our responsibility in pastoral blowups? How we feel about Woody Allen films
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas wander to and fro through one topic: Mark Driscoll. Our reaction to the new podcast "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" Our early reactions and responses when Driscoll got big What made Driscoll so captivating to so many and turned others off When we knew it was time to be out on Driscoll Lessons we may have learned from the Driscoll experience
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Books that are slogs to read Carl Trueman the prophet The new McCarthyism Critical race theory the bogeyman What we are reading and watching Seminary killing the love of reading
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics, but this time it's a little different. This time they go through a glossary of podcast terms and slang from their forthcoming Happy Rant book. Terms include: @JaredCWilson Baby Christian Slumlords Dougie Fresh Drisky SO MANY MORE
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Ronnie the outdoor cat Writing is a young or old man's game Writing as a parent of teens Glum vs. cranky Overuse of "brilliant" and "genius" The interior decorating wars: Southern vs. Hipster Buying vibes vs. creating them
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Outrage over a United States Constitutional Study Bible What should be in study Bibles? What are we allowed to riff on? Drisky Business What would having a security detail be like?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through a variety of sports topics:
- Shohei Ohtani is so fun
- Specialization is hurting sports
- Thoughts on Tim Tebow's return
- Baseball's terrible marketing
- Who cares about the Brooklyn Nets?
- Are there any likable players any more?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Ronnie the retreat designer Ignored small church pastors Ghost writing is terrible Or is it? Taking offense at celebrations When did offense become our default?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Where did casual dating go? The effects of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" Why's it so hard to ask someone out? Dating according to theology The loss of conversation skills Raising kids to date right
In this episode Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Ted's venture into being a pop artist A pastor plagiarizing Mark Driscoll Why do pastors plagiarize?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of sports topics:
- Drafts we loved
- Dumb teams doing smart things (Jets, Lions, Bears, etc.)
- The Raiders are still dumb
- The Packers and Aaron Rodgers situation
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The Erwin McManus high end clothing line Dominion Dating Erwinians The Oscars Luncheon
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics: How do we keep sarcasm and humor from becoming cynicism and negativity? Are there single Christian men who aren't a-holes? Why are so many single Christian men so bad? What are our current pet peeves?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Cattle flexing Christians fetishizing the stories of others leaving the faith Performative deconstruction Why are we so bad at "that's not my business"? Religion reporting vs. gossip Fame vs. skill vs. the skill of getting famous
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety off sports topics:
- Mariners rebuilding
- Are draft picks over valued?
- The NFL salary cap is pretend
- MLB who look coolest in their uniforms
- A new favorite fat baseball player
- Further QB moves in the NFL
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The Covid family travel experience Vegas and virtue signaling TGC's lineup and online conferences The Reformed Rat Pack Satan Nikes
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas do something a little different. It's actually two short episodes that had previously been released to our Patreon supporters. The first is a conversation about how we are writing our Happy Rant book - the process, the style, the topics, and our enjoyment of it. The second is a conversation about writing advice and books we are enjoying right now.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics. EXCEPT IT'S TOTALLY DIFFERENT because are gathered around a beautiful rattan table, in person, at a condo in Destin, Florida. They discuss: Any Given Sunday as a smorgasbord of delightful trash Theological nerd twitter Sounding Dumb vs. Sounding Boring (our fears) Theological catwalk strutting Al Pacino as preacher The blazer and khaki ethos Submergent church
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of sports topics:
- NFL Free agent signings by division
- Belichick and receivers
- The Jets are . . .sensible?
- The Raiders are . . .dumb
- Washington is . . .sneaky
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics. EXCEPT IT'S TOTALLY DIFFERENT because they are gathered around a beautiful rattan table, in person, at a condo in Destin, Florida. They discuss: Pastors narrating scripture The LaCroix experience and plebeian sodas Matt Chandler is out of the steak game Beth Moore is out of the SBC
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Things we regret Things we wish we'd done differently Things we know God used, but we still screwed up
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics. A pastor calling out women for not looking good enough The general pressure on women to look a certain way Youth pastors and awkward sex talks Seminary and sexuality teaching
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Morning radio personas Ronnie knows nothing of DC Talk Toby Mac as a Peaky Blinder Toby Mac as an old skater Punching people into salvation Workshopping Books titles (inspired by funny baptist preachers)
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Terrifying Eschatology, replete with white robes and guillotines "A Thief In the Night" Don't be caught doing ___ When Jesus returns Men are pigs and women are virtuous (but also temptresses) Burning our secular music
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a single topic this time: Why Christian leaders fall Why other leaders last The importance of the local church for leaders The good and bad of aspiring to leadership Aspiring to power instead of leadership Is fame bad for us?
In this bonus Happy Rant episode, you get to hear John Piper read the foreword he wrote for Barnabas' s book "The Pastor's Kid." Then Barnabas reads the first chapter of the book. We are grateful to OneAudio for allowing us to use these selections from the audio book!
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics. Which book covers of ours are our favorites? Focus off the Family and Fanifestos What products would various celebrity Christians pitch - leadership webinars, yogurt, historical tours, and more
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas talk NBA and the Super Bowl:
- Our All-NBA Corpse team (players who are still going, but not really)
- Our favorite bad NBA team of all time
- Super Bowl prediction
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: A wealth of oatmeal creme pies Happy Cakes and snack moguls Ronnie, Jared C., and male feminism What is a good conference and what is the best we have been to? Speciesism is so offensive The one book of course we would recommend most
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics by answering how it started and how it's going about: This show Writing Ted on social media
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: How is 2021 going? Finding validation in work New swag and alternate uniforms Ronnie and motorcycling Why we're still doing this thing Megachurch pastor sex tips
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and from through a handful of sports topics:
- Bad NFL predictions, particularly about the Bills, Justin Herbert, and more
- The Allen Iverson of the NFL
- Dream team rebuilds
- Nightmare team rebuilds
- Deshaun Watson's future
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of subjects: Mailing tchotchke's to promote books Driscoll's marketing opportunism Amen and Awomen Ronnie's podcast hosting insurrection
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Old man sleep patterns and witch doctor remedies Bad restaurant experiences Mall nostalgia Purpose Driven malls Coming to terms with aging How violent terms became positives
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Ronnie's Christmas card photo shoot Christmas card ethoses CHOOSE YOUR HARD CHOOSE YOUR HAPPY Mindsets of "inspiration"
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Making peace over book lists since one of the hosts made the cut Life changing speaking offers at online conferences The Happy Rant Book awards Drisky business and botox Handsome. . . Driscoll?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics: Shut out from year-end book lists (again) Book list tribalism The borders of the TGC tribe Minimalist nativities Ronnie's Christmas panel
In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do something a little different and make a BIG announcement: THEY ARE WRITING A HAPPY RANT BOOK! They also discuss: The excitement of our loved ones Writing retreats Lunch and launch What we want this book to be
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do. Well, sort of. They actually share three of the bonus Patreon episodes they've been releasing in which they answer the following questions. What are you proud of? Who was your first celebrity crush? Who are the best TV or movie villains?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Ira Glass as the originator of vulnerability voice Faux vulnerability and spirituality NPR at Seminary A dramatic reading of "Ride, Sally Ride" by Doug Wilson
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through the following sports topics:
- We predict where different QBs will play next year
- We bemoan the utter lack of playmakers in New England
- We lay to rest the career of Cam Newton
- We discuss what we're looking forward to for our favorite baseball teams in 2021.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: An update on yoda tweeting Blurbing Echo Island Left Behind rip offs The type of novel we would write Self-publishing benefits
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics, this time all from a single video: No Quarter November, brought to us by Doug Wilson Wilson's Nooma; Robby Bell would be so proud Intellectual Neanderthals Thought crimes against thoughts and against people Burning things and sex robots Some Quarter November
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Ronnie and the Dodgers Disappointing our parents Rebel Ronnie and creativity That professor lifestyle Gen X and ladder climbing Parents who coddle Hurt Gen X and cranky old Men
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics. Well, in this case mostly just one, their moms: Childhood memories of mom Dads defending moms Special music moms Mom lays down the discipline Craft sticks and glue guns and Joann Fabric Qualities we got from mom
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas discuss a variety of topics, mostly pertaining to sports:
- True Nashville guys
- Boring NBA finals
- The Jets are putrid
- Great classic uniforms
- Landing spots for struggling QBs
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The best movie genres Misogyny is a better topic than politics Aquatic themed church networks Emails correcting us The best parenting advice we've received Mansplaining to men
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: The changes in reformed masculinity in recent years Snake handling churches MLM for snakes: the next big thing Misogyny: Ronnie's word of the episode (because it's so fun) What practical skills do pastors need? Pastors as experts in everything
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do, well sort of. They wander to and fro through mostly one topic, one they generally avoid: Politics. The "presidential" debate People's outrage over the predictable Insane expectations Where can we find hope?
In this episode of The Happy Rant you'll get to listen to a free chapter from the audio book of Hoping for Happiness, the newly released book by Barnabas Piper. If you have ever asked the following questions this book is for you. Why I am always disappointed in the end no matter how hard I chase happiness? What does it even mean to be happy in the messed up world? Is happiness a guilty pleasure? Is happiness opposed to holiness? What's the difference between happiness and joy? Is it ok for Christians to pursue happiness? https://barnabaspiper.com/books
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Why don't publishers market books any more? How authors promote books Podcasters taking themselves seriously Book blurbs as fame credentials Why don't endorsements work for all books? Ronnie's marketing decadence for Hoping for Happiness Swanky New England Boys schools
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various sports topics, particularly the NFL:
- The TV presentation of COVID football
- How PR dictates sports
- Week 1 takeaways
- Is Saquon Barkley actually good? (EDITOR'S NOTE: This was recorded prior to his injury)
- The Washington Football Team
- Mediocre QBS
- Young Tackles
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics: Caring about being handsome The benefits of being handsome Show pony professors The Jared C. Blurb Ronnie and best friends Christopher Nolan characters (or rather, not characters)
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Woke Ted Sunday Cool and the Gen Z Bible Study that wasn't Bible verses read by generations Fallwell Falls . . . well? Endorsers for a Happy Rant Book Correcting false Yoda tweet accusations Simon Sinek: Leadership Yoda extraordinaire
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas do what they always do and wander (lots of wandering) to and fro through a variety of topics: C.S. Lewis the closet Calvinist Favorite childhood books Childhood books we hated How Christian schools shaped (or didn't) reading habits Books we came to love as adults Books we loathe Is the Enneagram helpful any more?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various sports topics. This time, they're all topics submitted by listeners.
- Why does we hate the Titans?
- Best broadcasters and calls?
- John Piper's playing style
- Moneyball reformed guys
- Best sporting events we've watched
- Best sporting event we've played in
- New MLB rules - keep or ditch?
In this episode of The Happy Rant the boys do what they always do and wander to and from through, well, just one topic: Barnabas Piper. Ted and Ronnie come with pressing questions they’ve always wanted to ask Barnabas regarding: What his mom taught him The perfect day What doors is marriage opening? Dream jobs as a kid That one dream writing project
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics . . . with a twist. These are all listener questions and suggestions. Favorite music Re-living favorite years and eras Reformed people reading for fun Happy Rant Origin Story Stuck on an Island with emergent church leaders
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics . . .with a twist. These are all listener questions and suggestions. Ted's Gilmore Girls adoration Left Behind series Books we regret reading Starting Businesses Top 5 Movies Archnemeses AND MORE
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics: Barnabas's celebrity riddled wedding Ronnie's twitter burner account Ennegaram 4's talking about enneagram 4's Gloating and promoting Johnny Mac's defiance
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie (sans honeymooning Barnabas) do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics: Metaxas burns woke twitter to the ground with white Jesus J.D. Greear and house churches Interesting A-listers and the next big reformed thing Ronnie's doctoral slog COVID's gift of negativity Embracing COVID Nature vs nurture in handling difficulties
In this episode of The Happy Rant the boys do what they always do and wander to and from through, well, just one topic: Ronnie Martin. Ted and Barnabas come with pressing questions they’ve always wanted to ask Ronnie regarding: Honesty about glumness Relating to a wife as an introspective Enneagram 4 How he met his wife (a great story) Pivoting to "Ron" Church planting in Ohio - why Ashland? How he picked his church name
In this episode Ted and Barnabas, sans Ronnie, do what they always do and suss out a variety of topics. Ronnie and Jared C.'s engagement photo shoot Middle aged photo fashion The wives' roles in this tremendous photo Bethel church solves racism with a movie quote
In this episode of The Happy Rant the boys do what they always do and wander to and from through, well, just one topic: Ted Kluck. Ronnie and Barnabas come with pressing questions they've always wanted to ask Ted regarding: David Foster Wallace Being an only child Unexpected authoring success Being wined and dined Adoption
In this re-released episode we revisit a conversation from about three years ago when Ronnie interviewed Barnabas all about what it was like to be John Piper's son and then to go in in work and ministry in this weird reformed world. For those new to the show this is a great intro to Barnabas. For old-timers, we hope you enjoy it again!
In this re-released episode we revisit a conversation from about three years ago when Barnabas interviewed Ronnie all about Ronnie's career as a musician. For those new to the show this is a great intro to Ronnie and a peek behind the CCM curtain. For old-timers, we hope you enjoy it again!
In this re-released episode we revisit a conversation from about three years ago when Barnabas interviewed Ted all about Ted's life and career, especially his writing career. For those new to the show this is a great intro to Ted. For old-timers, we hope you enjoy it again!
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans Ronnie) do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics: OUR NEW BOOKS Fecund, as a word and as a lifestyle Can we even win the culture war? What even is the "culture war"? Complementarian jerks Punching in our weigh class
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas break down the following:
- Our optimism (or lack thereof) about the baseball season
- The 1993 home run derby featuring awesome names, awesome hair, awesome biceps, and more.
- Do we need steroids to save baseball again?
- What we would bring back from the early 90s for baseball
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie (sans Barnabas) wander to and fro through a variety of topics: Record making vs. book writing Collaboration vs. loner creation Ministry vs. creative work Dealing with editors Collaborative music listening Things we wish we'd changed in our work Bogus expectations Time away to write
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics: Ronnie turns 50 Perspectives on aging - realism, enjoyment, and expectations What do we get excited about Becoming "the old guy" Fight the powers that be Done with "bespoke"
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas sort of do what they always do and wander to and fro through a few select topics:
- What is there to be hopeful about in America?
- Eschatology and the end of America
- What is the upside of all this upheaval?
- What are our fears?
- Hypocrisy and Bravery online
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Still crushing our lock down days
- A Foreign language film flex
- How criticism and enjoyment cancel each other
- A quarantine social media book flex
- Defending the good Karens of the world
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie do anglophile things and discuss another British drama to their hearts' content.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through a variety of topics:
- Ronnie's computer situation
- Lying about church size
- Hipster nurseries
- How to Reconvene as a church well
- Reopening church reactions by Enneagram number
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and suss out a variety of topics:
- Piper went on an Enneagram podcast
- Joint Facebook Accounts
- Doing church outside
- Online church shopping
- Pastors and technology
- rejecting endorsement requests
- Ted's new book
- Ronnie's pending book deal
- Conference friends
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Episode Ted and Barnabas discuss a variety of topics:
- Panning the Packers' draft
- The Last Dance
- 90s Sports hate mail
- Jerry Krause's success
- Pathological competitiveness
- Manhood and Pride
- Different Leadership Styles over the years
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through various topics:
- We we don't record with video
- Get out of your own way
- The Hollis Co. vibes
- The Happy Rant Co. and our positions in it
- The most important book of your LIFE
- Vulnerability voice: still ruining everything
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through the following topics:
- Various Zoom personas that annoy us
- Joel Osteen's Zoom persona
- Ted the wharf guy
- John Piper, consumer of fun
- Why we dress the way we do
- Leather jacket vibes
- Tom Cruise's greatest roles and performances
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas talk all things NFL Draft:
- The Tua risk
- QB projections and busts
- Players we're excited to watch
- Who should the Vikings take?
- Players who've been called busts but aren't
- Positionless football
- Favorite sleepers
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through the sussing out of a variety of topics: Who we're aggravated at these days? We need a new villain these days Peeking into people's living spaces Why pastor's love 1980s built-in book shelves Persona clothing for church leaders from suits to tweed How will kids remember this pandemic?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- Quarantine Side hustles and skills
- Different Types of Quarantine Personas
- Pastors and leadership
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas revisit their love of 1990s basketball and break down the 1990 dunk contest.
- First favorite teams
- Weird 90s guys we have an affinity for
- The awesomeness of the 1990 dunk contest (except the judges sucked then too) - Contestants were Kenny Battle, Rex Chapman, Scotty Pippen, Billy Thompson, Kenny Smith, Kenny Walker, Shawn Kemp, and Dominique Wilkins
Watch the contest here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zicvJ9enzgc
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics: - The rise of chicken raising - How Americans fetishize farming (thanks Wendell Berry) - Learning to homeschool dad - Why American's are idealisitic about the changes this pandemic will bring - Public shaming for being in public
In this BONUS episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas offer up some favorites during this interminable quarantine:
- Shows
- Music
- Movies
- Books
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas do what they've never done on the sports podcast: they break down game film on the 1998 Thanksgiving Day game between the Vikings and Cowboys. You can watch along with them here: https://youtu.be/7ZZ8tcExQTA
They discuss: - Robert Smith's underrated awesomeness - Randall Cunningham's comeback - Randy Moss's freakishness - Offensive line love - Barbed wire tattoos - Robert Griffith, Darren Woodson, and other Safeties who could never play today
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- Ronnie Zooming in Khakis
- Which personality types are the hardest to understand and deal with for each host?
- Narcissism's many faces
- Which personality types are best for leaders?
- Introducing the Enya-gram
- Certified guru, coach, and memoirist
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas discuss NFL player movement and the GMs who dictate it:
- Tom Brady's Move to Tampa - how we feel about it and how well it will work
- Cam Newton's future possibilities (including one Barnabas REALLY likes)
- Bridgewater, Rivers, Foles, Cousins and other QB moves
- Big WR trades, including one by the NFL's dumbest GM
- Ted likes the Raiders moves
- Ted hates the Lions moves
- Offensive line crushes
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- The cancellation of conferences, even T4G
- When everyone is Yoda tweeting nobody is yoda tweeting
- Managing all this extra time on our hands . . . wait, who has extra time?
- Doing church when we can't see people in person
- Ted gets on Marco Polo (no it's not a dating site)
- Swimming with moms
- Ted's creative energy and finding a routine
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas bemoan what Coronavirus has done to sports.
- The most 20th century end of society imaginable with hot takes and a total lack of unity
- The NBA is done, baseball is done, March Madness is done - all sports are canceled
- Why this sucks and why we love sports so much, especially when life is hard
- Will this unify or divide us?
- Blaming everyone for everything
- Taking away the things we love to do with our kids
- Save us, CFL!
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- Midtown Live is coming up
- Coronavirus is ruining everything including communion and breakout sessions
- The worst speaking venues we've ever done
- D.A. Carson on campus and a discussion of his musical taste
- We miss hate mail, like real posted hate mail
- Being in humor quarantine
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie suss out some very pressing topics such as:
- The Liturgists and the coolness of mocking Christian culture
- Isn't Christianity supposed to be uncool?
- Are we as cynical as those we are poking at?
- Which criticism leads to rebellion?
- How do we have pointed conversations while also leaving room for genuine questions?
- Seeking pellets of recognition
- The deep love of old white curmudgeons
-
ForTheChurchill
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Episode Ted and Barnabas suss out the following sports topics:
-The most nondescript franchises -The Tom Brady sweepstakes -The alpha dynamic in the clubhouse -One franchise guys -The sports personas of the three Happy Rant hosts
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following:
- Ronnie's brush with Beth Moore fame
- The manliest man on the internet
- Claiming the manhood corner
- Language and confusion about how to even discuss manhood
- Are we funny enough?
- Francis Chan, transubstantiation, transcendental meditation, and whatnot
- That Francis Chan career arc
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out, well, a bunch of random stuff:
- Depressing movies with Trogges
- The Oscars in all their self-indulgence
- Gender debates and defending John Piper
- The popularity of Axe Throwing and Escape Rooms
- Crazy acceptance speeches
- Craft coffee, Hydroflasks, and cooking shows
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie suss out how to handle disappointment in life, work, and creativity
- Not doing the jobs we expected
- Moving on from hopes and dreams of creative endeavors
- Finding new creative outlets
- Trying to do what we love and still make a living
- Teaching & preaching as creativity
- The loss of thrill in work
- Fighting bitterness
- Being grateful
In this episode Ted and Barnabas take a more somber tone to remember the life of Kobe Bryant and reflect on how people grieve publicly.
- Our initial response to hearing the news of Kobe's death
- The Mamba mentality and the apex of secularism
- Kobe's complicated legacy and the strength of his family
- Processing grief and persona building
- How public displays of grief have changed how we respond to it
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas talk NFL and MLB as we head toward the Super Bowl.
- Patrick Mahomes is bonkers
- CFL excitement
- The future of Ryan Tannehill and the Titans
- Breaking down the Super Bowl matchup
- Andy Reid's legacy
- Cheating Astros and Red Sox
- How should a Christian player respond to cheating?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out some very important aspects of bravery:
- What is bravery in today's culture?
- What is bravery, actually?
- What is an actual brave act today?
- Can bravery be done for public consumption?
- How does the internet affect bravery?
- Are we allowed to call ourselves brave?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out a variety of topics and set the record straight on a few things:
- Do we require our significant others to read everything we write? Is it even worth being with someone who doesn't?
- Why reformed guys love war movies (and ruining the fun of war movies)
- The faux depth of Christopher Nolan
- Would we shake Trump's hand if put in the same room?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas suss out all sorts of NFL topics:
- Enjoying fandom through the eyes and experiences of kids
- Pats fan disappointment
- Titans success (and a very wrong prediction)
- Vikings QBs through the ages
- Is Aaron Rogers at the end of the line?
- Some NFL coaching changes
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following very important matters:
- Wedding planning and choosing an officiant
- Communication politics for sharing big news with the right people
- Do weddings have to be in churches or will a barn and/or warehouse do?
- The Babylon Bee does another not funny, controversial thing
- Shiplap, shiplap everywhere
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following:
- What are our hopes or expectations for 2020? do we have any?
- New Year's Parties
- Christianity Today's Trump editorial and place in evangelicalism
- The love of magazines and the future of them
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following pressing matters:
- Barnabas gives a breakdown of the Dave Ramsey Christmas party (EXTRAVAGANZA!)
- Why are so many men weeping? What's the difference between weeping and crying?
- What do we do with toxic people in our lives? How do we tell if they are toxic?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Barnabas interviews Ted and Ronnie about their exceptional and exceptionally not famous dads.
- Where'd they come from?
- What did they do?
- How did they support creative/artist sons?
- How did they handle spiritual stuff for the family?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do the same thing we do every year and let Ronnie be Father Ronnie Kringle Christmas King of the Yuletide while Ted and Barnabas play along.
- Presents we wish for but would never buy
- Ronnie's Christmas book club
- The best gift we've ever received
- Vulnerability voice at Christmas parties
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics and make a couple announcements:
- The Saddleback Leather give away winners
- When and how to give away our own books as an author
- What we are watching and reading these days
- High quality church t-shirts
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie are all very on their respective brands as they discuss the following:
- Taking heat for a previous episode
- Ted's apology
- The place of humor in disagreement and criticism
- The Man, Delorian
- The risk of personality
- How we each ruin episodes
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out a potent tweet telling us how to "recover the Christian home." Topics include:
- A different kind of new math
- Education choices
- Parental involvement in school
- Cooking and meal provision
- Family worship
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following:
- Piper's issues with Kanye's album
- Consumer goods as planks in your platform
- Enjoyment vs. persona
- Smugness as the currency of the day
- Vulnerability Voice
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss John MacArthur, Beth Moore, and Kanye . . . because of course they did and of course you wanted them to.
In this episode Ted and Barnabas, sans Ronnie, suss out the following topics:
- What is the future of the enneagram?
- What is the future of counseling as a cottage industry?
- How the ennegram has already become dehumanized and dehumanizing
- When global politics merge with entertainment and everyone acts "woke"
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- Tips for conference attenders (especially so you can plan for the next LIVE HAPPY RANT EVENT IN APRIL)
- Conferences as summer camp and class reunion
- Pastors and relaxation
- Side hustles and getting paid for your work
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following:
- Dowager Piper
- A potential new show, The Happy Abbey
- Another list we didn't make from Churchleaders.com full of Texans, pagans, and possibly cocaine
- Kanye is . . . reformed?
- An update on Ronnie's Yoda tweeting
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie discuss the new Downton Abbey movie and swoon over it. Literally, that is the whole episode.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following.
- Hipsters and Malls (as Ronnie revels in The Mall of America)
- Cameron Strang and public apologies and confessions
- Relevant Magazine and how Christians engage culture
- Cancel Culture - what even is it?
- future of comedy
- Celebrity conversions and how reformed people respond
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out some very pressing cultural flashpoints.
- Confessing sins to plants
- Plants are the worst confessors
- Kanye starts a church minus, well, anything that is actually church
- Kanye the savior
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following:
- Self-cake
- Benny Hinn's apology and, naturally, how we should respond to it
- Repenting to Hank Hanegraaff
- Kimonos in the pastorate
- Sensei Driscoll wages war on everything
- The art of Driscoll
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss all things manhood, manliness, masculinity, and whatnot. Their topics include:
- The manhood movement peak
- An epic(cally) bad manhood list
- Sartorial style
- Chainsaw use
- Toughness
- Wearing belts and carrying cash
- Crying
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- The official Matt Chandler and Steven Curtis Chapman ALASKAN CRUISE
- What does it mean to be fully human according to Al Mohler? (Hint: Sorry if you are single or childless)
- Do so many people go to therapy because they lack friendship?
In this Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas break down the following:
- How we feel about Andrew Luck's surprising retirement
- The outlook for the Colts
- Where Antonio Brown ranks among the all time WR diva idiots
- Our favorite Fantasy Football keeper values
- MLB's Players Weekend uniforms
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- Tim Challies tries to bring down Amazon.
- Who is the Eagle scout of the Calvinist Cadets and how do they do merit badges?
- Who was most offended by the Lunch Table Meme?
In this Happy Rant Sports episode Ted and Barnabas break down Ted's recent visit to a Patriots/Titans preseason game and do a draft of their favorite and least favorite things from this MLB season including:
- Unwritten rules
- MLB.com commercials
- Mid Century body styles
- Unorthodox swings
- SO MUCH MORE
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- Skillet's lead singer, John Cooper, drops some knowledge about famous Christians leaving the faith
- That one time 6,000 professional counselors laughed at John Piper when he was being serious
- When pastors turn into yoda on twitter
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do a deep dive breakdown of The Normal Pastors Conference because Ronnie got A PLENARY SESSION. They pose such questions as:
- Who was the best dressed?
- Who was the biggest diva?
- What was the green room situation?
- What is proper gift bag etiquette?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas preview the NFL season by comparing teams from each division to 90s hip hop and R&B tracks or artists. They determine the over rated, the under rated, the strong, the hyped, and more.
- Milli Vanilli
- Vanilla Ice
- Boyz 2 Men
- Outkast
- SWV (Sisters with Voices)
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- What if Furtick starred in a Kendrick Brothers film?
- What if Furtick was a rapper?
- Josh Harris's deconstruction and deconversion
- Carl Trueman's biting article about the YRR movement, fame, and the growing leader body count
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In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas review the NBA off season by comparing NBA teams to Quentin Tarantino movies.
- Which team is the disappointing Hateful 8?
- Which team has the consistency and deep roster of Resevoir Dogs?
- Which team is the overrated, overly popular Pulp Fiction?
- Which team has the exceptional star performances of Django Unchained?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas get more serious. They talk about Josh Harris's recent announcement that he and his wife are getting a divorce.
- The risk and foolishness of attaching public message and persona to private life
- The tone (or tone deafness) of public announcements like this
- The stupid, cruel comments people make about tragic announcements
- What information do public figures owe to whom?
- Purity culture and public vitriol
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie discuss another round of Drisky business after Driscoll's latest inflammatory comments.
- Playing right into Driscoll's master plan
- Revising history about the relative crappiness of Calvinism
- Daddy issues and. projecting on the Young, Restless, and Reformed movement
- Fame hunger and a refusal to avoid the spotlight
- What about wounded fathers?
- A new nickname for Mark
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out some very important topics:
- DRISKY BUSINESS - Driscoll offers signed sermon manuscripts to followers
- The phenomenon of Stranger Things and why people love it so much
- How Church folks will find gender issues in Stranger Things or anything else
- 80's vs. 90's nostalgia
- How reformed people are converted and talk about conversions
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie suss out the following topics:
- Barnabas's transition to be a . . . MAN OF THE CLOTH
- How Ronnie's Enneagram 4 self will handle not being the only Man of the cloth
- Losing friends when you switch jobs
- How pastors greet their congregations
- Church etiquette for greetings, phone use, and more
- Enneagram podcasts
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie vamp about nostalgia:
- Being defined and shaped by nostalgia
- Are covers of songs better or worse?
- Conjuring up joy and ordering the past as idyllic, and creating an anchor
- Paul Newman, Hollywood superstar
- Chasing dreams and having hope
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss parenting at large, including:
- Brawling at baseball games
- Our style of little league parenting
- The danger of living vicariously through kids
- Do chores harm kids?
- The best days of our lives
In this episode of The Happy Rant ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following:
- Are writers ever finished?
- Motivation vs. Inspiration
- Being nervous or self-conscious as a writer
- Standing out as a creative person
- Creativity vs. art
- The artistry of John Wick
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper suss out the following:
- David Platt prays for Donald Trump on stage and the world goes mad
- Twitter seems to be the place where people rage about . . .twitter. What's the point?
- Trogges moves in as Ronnie's neighbor
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss the following pressing topics:
- A tweet Barnabas posted to troll twitter and the very triggered responses he received
- Summer reading lists, and what they really mean
- What books would be on a summer reading list we created?
- Shows we've enjoyed recently
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie suss out the following topics:
- What's up with Gary Vaynerchuck, the entrepreneurial hotness who is attracting young men like no one since Mark Driscoll?
- Who's the next Gary Vee in the Christian world?
- James MacDonald allegedly attempted to hire a hit man to knock a couple people off. How does this even happen?
- The uneven career of Quentin Tarantino
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie suss out big events in the world of famous "preachers."
Steven Furtick preaches (or "preaches") at Lakewood, and it is an experience - Joel Osteen cries - Pastors and their side hustles - If Furtick were a musician who would he be? - If Furtick were a comedian who would he be? - Debating a new signoff
In this episode of the Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas discuss the following topics:
- Sports and college students and crazy self-evaluations
- Professors are really Olympic judges
- The 76ers future and dysfunction
- Do we hate the Warriors? Should we hate them?
- Mariners' hot start and massive drop off
- Fat baseball players
In this Episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- Reflecting on the recent tragic death of Rachel Held Evans
- Ronnie's new R.E.S.T. ministry
- The Met Gala's Absurdity
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports Podcast Ted and Barnabas take on the NFL draft and discuss the following:
- ESPN's weirdo presentation of Nashville
- Best/Worst draft talking heads
- Daniel Jones: what the heck?
- Sleeper QBs
- Vikings Draft
- Patriots Draft
- Oakland Draft
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following topics:
- Men's bathroom etiquette and where pastors/professors go very, very wrong
- The country club conversations of white Christianity - 5 Love Languages vs. Enneagram
- Which A-Lister would be our besty?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas dicuss the following:
- Pastors being busy (or claiming they're busy) at Easter
- Should churches release worship albums?
- How exactly do Christians defend watching Game of Thrones?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and from through the following topics:
- Barnabas doing rich people things by buying a new car and posting about it on social media
- What cars should different levels of pastor drive?
- The new Instagram hotness: Preacher 'N Sneakers
- Is the outpouring of grief over the Notre Dame fire insane?
- The deflation of language and why it means nothing any more
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas are LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS. In this third episode they wander to and fro through the questions from the audience on the following topics:
- Happy Rant Basketball team applications
- Best reformed dancers
- Which NFL team would we like to be the QB for
- Ronnie's jacket aesthetic
- Which famous pastor is what kind of pastry?
- Converting a Weslyan to be Calvinist
- SO MUCH MORE
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas are LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS. In this second episode they wander to and fro through the following topics:
- Our biggest publishing mistakes
- Books or other projects we regret having written
- How church planters compete with Anglicans
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas are LIVE IN INDIANAPOLIS. In this first episode they wander to and fro through the following topics:
- Why we do this podcast and have kept it up for 5 years
- What were our high school personas and various dance experiences?
- Nostalgia and not having it
- Dogs vs. Cats
In this episode of The Happy Rant Sports podcast Ted and Barnabas discuss the following topics after a looooong hiatus:
- Ted's experience at an AAFL game with his sons
- Johnny Manziel is back
- Why we love Johnny more than Tebow
- NFL trades and signings
- MLB season preview for our favorite teams
- Rasheed Wallace as a high school coach
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas give their worst effort in recent memory and mail in a conversation about the following:
- Auditioning for Dwell Bible App
- Why the Babylon Bee stopped being funny
- The next Stronger Men conference
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas wander to and fro through many topics sans Ronnie. They discuss the following.
- Signing bibles at speaking events
- Our saddest book signing experiences
- Pastoral walk-up music (like baseball players or professional wrestlers use) INCLUDING
- Fred Durst
- John Mayer
- Leonard Cohen
- Pantera
- Jason Aldean
- Brad Paisley
- Eminem
- LMFAO
- Jimmy Buffett
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following:
- INDY LIVE is around the corner - get your tickets at a discount
- Doing rich people things like Dave Ramsey said
- How Captain Marvel makes women out of men (according to a certain article by a certain Christian website)
- Heroes from the planet of Egalitaria
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans Ronnie, AGAIN) wander to and fro through the following topics:
- The appropriateness of Ronnie's log cabin protest
- Social media personas of famous dead guys including theologians, musicians, and presidents
- Ted's intramural basketball experiences
- Intramural basketball personas and styles
- Starting The Happy Rant Basketball team and challenging The Spurgeon College
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Ronnie's pursuit of log cabin living Uniforms for the rumored Spurgeon College basketball team Coaches for the rumored Spurgeon College basketball team Designing the ideal one-off worship service How accents affect preaching Good Will Hunting character would be the best preacher? Is Good Will Hunting overrated and what are its best moments? Ben Affleck's career arc
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about various and sundry topics including: Journalism conferences Illfit Khakis - a new company for pastors Subversive Jeans - a new brand for church planters Angel investors and Angel of Death investors Axe throwing and bacon eating at men's retreats
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas chop up church stuff while Ted is off in meetings. They discuss: Why do people even go to attractional churches? Branding and Brand representatives for churches What's the future of the mega church? What is the next church trend that starts with good intentions and becomes over-cool? "Wendell Berry Church" and church revitalization
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas, sans, Ronnie, discuss the best ideas for pastors starting business inspired by Matt Chandler's steak company Pastor Fashion Religious Tourism Indy Theater Cleaning products Men's grooming Office Furniture Symbolic religious Gifts AND MORE
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss a range of topics from the very fun to the very serious. INDY LIVE is coming! On March 31 we will host our 3rd live event in Indianapolis and you can get details in the episode or at HappyRantPodcast.com The recent Abortion ruling in New York and how such travesties come about Abortion arguments and why the sides talk past each other The conflict between teens and Native Americans at the March for life Leif Enger's genius
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Marie Kondo's philosophy of loving the things you keep and keeping the things you love The controversial Gillette ad that threatens toxic masculinity Sexist razor choices Chris Pratt: the new evangelical superstar
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie, and Barnabas sit in on Ted's podcasting class at Union University. The students come ready with questions about the following: Surviving on a desert island Surviving plane crashes The best fights in the Rocky/Creed movies Movie personas Personal nemeses Books we'd like to write or wish we could write Passion vs. purpose as motivation in work
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following pressing topics: Our 2019 resolutions Ted's grudges J.D. Greear's cosmically, epically controversial decision to cancel services on New Year's Sunday Predictions for 2019 including the next big reformed star, the next big heretic, and more
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: Listener submitted theologian names according to the game Ted created in the previous episode (name of the first street you lived on + last name of the author of the theology book nearest you + your last name) Ronnie's incredible Christmas poster, er, card Other incredible Christmas cards Do we make goals for the new year? If not, why not? If so, how?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: Ronnie did it! He finally made it on TGC! Ted invents a Theologian Name Game Memorable Christmas Eve services, for good and ill Terrible movies we love
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie interviews Ted about the following: Ambition and career track and goals What would it be like to be a TGC board member? What current creative projects is Ted working on?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie discuss the following: Ronnie's Christmas ethos and instagram posting habits What would an "evangelical Christmas guy" be like"? Year-end book lists Year-end accomplishments lists
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they do and wander to and fro through the following topics: Ron's conference hiatus Hipster Santa Claus Hipster Ron as Santa Claus Christmas Creep and the motivation behind it A TGC Christmas article that needs to be written Revisiting Jared C. Wilson's infamous list of influential reformed people
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss the following: [SPOILER ALERT] A full breakdown and review of "A Star Is Born," the recently released Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper film The pursuit of fame, happiness, and fulfillment and how the film portrays them James MacDonald and church lawsuits
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie suss out the following: Politics and the election in church and on campus With People Magazine failing to select any of the hosts as 2018's Sexiest Man Alive they set out to determine the Sexiest Man in Reformedom Judah Smith recently released a video announcing Church Home Global, church in the palm of your hand, so of course the guys must discuss it.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas hash out the following: A Christian wrestling ministry from a church in Texas What are people so obsessed with Reformation Day? Reading and viewing recommendations we've enjoyed recently
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: What do guys do when they fail as a pastor? Why, they coach pastors of course! All the ins and outs of influencer and leadership coaching Why people love nostalgia so much
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do and ramble to and fro through the following topics: Piers Morgan's criticism of Daniel Craig for wearing an infant in a baby carrier, or a BABY BJORN if you will What would be the best Bjorn pairings we could imagine? Remembering Eugene Peterson
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Ronnie pseudo interview each other about a variety of things including: The origin of their friendship The best sports movies The differences between cat owners and dog owners Hitting middle age
In this unique episode of The Happy Rant Ted interviews Barnabas. They discuss the following: Barnabas's in-the-works book proposal Ambition as an author and in life Excitement vs. expectations Realistic hopes and expectations for our work
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie rant about the following: Why do reformed people feel the compulsion to change the lyrics to hymns and worship songs? When is it even ok to mess with a writer's work like that? Introducing DESTINY PANTS--yes, they are as awesome as you might think What's the deal with Christalignment (not a typo) tarot cards? Is that Christian witchcraft?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following topics: Ronnie surviving denominational board meetings TGC and the Great British Bake Off Michael W. Smith's claim that he would be the key to another great awakening
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through the following topics: Ted's experience at a Fallout Boy concert Which Union Seminary put out a heretical statement? A pastor chopping up Nike gear in the pulpit A church looking for a pastor to preach famous guys' sermons word for word
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following hot topics: Kevin DeYoung advocating for shorter sermons? The end is nigh. Why do evangelicals like to sign statements so much, especially ones that make people mad like the recent Social Justice statement, and what good do they do? So "job shaming" is a thing, even of former TV actors on popular shows. And sometimes it leads to viral statements about the dignity of work that deserve our attention.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas soldier on without Ron (globetrotting as usual) and bring the rant back to the Rant about the following: Outlawed gym class games Protecting kids from embarrassment Ordering quinoa burgers SO MUCH MORE
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: How do we trust past content from fallen leaders? Where have all the timeless books gone? How will history view today's leaders? Justin Bieber reads The Meaning of Marriage? What is Tim Keller's taste in pop music?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas take on the following trends: The death of foods at the hands of murderous millennials Identity condiments - what are they and how do they work? Men discussing diets and where all the real men went Burger diets
In this unique episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas wander to and fro through a single topic - the epic work of Frank McKinney. Who is that, you ask? We are here to tell you. Frank McKinney: Is the author of multiple books in multiple genres, including one he created. Is a Real Estate Artist known for creating images of multi-million dollar beach-side homes. Has a very Kid Rock/Brett Michaels vibe about him. Has written a new book called "The Other Thief" which promises to be . . .an experience.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas range from the ridiculous to the ecumenical in discussing the following: The Gospel Coalition's recent article about food having gender and complementarity Actors aging ungracefully, especially Tom Cruise insisting on doing only action films at age 56 Should we prioritize and insist upon attending churches with people different than us?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie and Barnabas suss out the following topics while Ted makes his way back from a glorious week at camp. Firing people for old mistakes (like bad tweets), and never giving them a chance to make things right Why is every non fiction book, especially Christian ones, 30% too long? Foodless celebrations are apparently a thing
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about, discuss, muse, and otherwise explore about the following: The ordination process for Ronnie (which consists of dozens of pages of paper writing, an oral exam, and probably a sabbatical or three) The Mr. Rogers phenomenon - why is everyone so attached to Fred Rogers? When everybody is always mad about everything online, why do people get surprised when people are outraged at their social media posts? Summer camp experiences from gross games to altar calls
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas range from the horrific to the humorous in discussing the following: Jennifer Wright’s horrific tweet supporting Roe v. Wade and illicit sex, and weird emojis How do we feel about professional athletes guest preaching at churches? Where did all the summer movie blockbusters go?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas range from ministry to vocation to entertainment in discussing the following: How does one minister to people who are hurting over something we think is dumb (like LeBron leaving Cleveland)? What are the best and worst summer jobs we've had? Who are actors who will make you automatically skip a movie and actors who will make you automatically see a movie?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas do what they always do and wander to and fro through the following topics: Patriotic church services Restaurants and businesses refusing service A couple new restaurant ideas built around refusing service Worship songs that ruin portions of the Bible
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Chris Pratt's viral speech at the MTV Generations award in which he PRESENTED THE GOSPEL . . . maybe a little bit, or something kind of possibly akin to it if you listened close. The recent hubub and controversy over a Women of Color Event at the Gospel Coalition Women's Conference The worst and awesomest pastor swaps between churches
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie go a different direction with the podcast than normal. This episode is more serious and somber and reflective than normal. They discuss the following: The suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade and the outpouring of response, especially by Christians Mental illness and spiritual darkness What success and satisfaction really is and the ways we pursue it vainly High expectations, large appetites, and how they lead to disappointment
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted is marooned in rural Alabama at a home school writing conference and Ronnie's internet is on the fritz, but the boys make it work. Well, Ted and Barnabas do. They discuss the following. Why have so many pastors gotten so fixated on being fit? Is this a good thing? Is it as weird as it seems? We discuss what we are reading and watching these days, including some controversial opinions about movies. Barnabas is reading a novel by Conn Iggulden, and naturally CONN IGGULDEN deserves a conversation all his own
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do a little conversational roaming over a variety of topics including: What would be the perfect worship service? What is the best summer they've ever had? Ridiculous requests they've gotten at work
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas help listeners with some pressing problems. In this day of social media pervasiveness people have developed some bad habits. This episode seeks to correct and instruct. They discuss the following: What is the proper ratio of selfies to other photos for men? Why do Christian ladies use “come hither” photos as avatars? People’s use and abuse of the word “humbled” Retweeting compliments
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas rant about the following topics: The book you’d most like to write Topics we wish we could rant about but can’t We predict the next big thing in Evangelicalism Safe Spaces for Men
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas tackle the toughest, most random, most listener-submitted yes/no questions thy have ever encountered. Topics include: Barbershop Quartets Canada Vacation Raisins Writing Best Friends SO MUCH MORE
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie,, and Barnabas suss out the following: Furtick showed up at the Stronger Men's Conference Jon Acuff's advice to SELF PROMOTE SELF PROMOTE SELF PROMOTE What inspires us to write? The ego involved in being "a writer"
In this historic episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ronnie, Ted, and Barnabas are reunited LIVE and in person at a hipster church in East Louisville. That's right, it's TOGETHER FOR THE RANT. This is the third of three episodes so go back and listen to the first and second then enjoy this delightful interaction with listeners. In this episode they field questions on the following: Seminary mascots Homeschooled teens Nicknames Childhood TV shows John Piper's tweets Swapping jobs SO MUCH MORE
In this historic episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ronnie, Ted, and Barnabas are reunited LIVE and in person at a hipster church in East Louisville. That's right, it's TOGETHER FOR THE RANT. This is the second of three episodes so go back and listen to the first and stay tuned for one more to come. In this episode they discuss: Swag for Ted - lots and LOTS of swag for Ted The Stronger Men's Conference, Hunger Games style Reformed Hunger Games
In this historic episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ronnie, Ted, and Barnabas are reunited LIVE and in person at a hipster church in East Louisville. That's right, it's TOGETHER FOR THE RANT, and this is just the first of three episodes so stay tuned. They discuss: Infamous C-Lister Jared C's infamous list of infamous reformed people Happy Rant 101 - a discussion of where our sign off came from, why Ronnie shortens words, and more Listener trivia and general decadence
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas close out Ronnie's interminable sabbatical by hashing out the following topics: What do “courage” and “bravery” mean any more? How to respond to one-upmanship - that guy who always has the better story Movies that we used to think are good be aren't so sure any more (or are sure that they suck) What we’re reading
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas can see the light at the end of the tunnel - it is almost time for Together for the Rant and Ronnie's long-anticipated return. In the mean time they take on the following: Calling things an “adventure” - why is everything an adventure? Open mic nights Bible reading - what do we think of Bible reading plans and how do we use them?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas suss out the following: The Gospel Coalition waded into the debate about whether tackle football should be banned. Why do they do stuff like this? After our roast of Steven Furtick a few weeks ago we got a piece of fan/hate mail saying we are mean and asking "aren't we all on the same team?" Well, are we? A story of rock stars behaving badly online and a discussion of why they bother.
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted and Barnabas continue to slog through Ronnie's sabbatical and bring you their best. This week they rant about the following: Breaking down kiddo, bud, sport, champ, man, bro, and other names men call each other Are bullies so bad? Why does every freak out about them? Writers block - is it real and how do you deal with it?
While weathering Ronnie's absence, Ted and Barnabas discuss the following: An apology White reformed college dude life Bad movies that we love What we are reading
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas meander through the following topics: 5 rules of social media sabbaticals Good films that are bad movies How to handle annoying alpha males What's the deal with all these support dogs? Why it's dumb to call every complex issue or tragedy a "sin issue" or "gospel issue"
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie is sabbaticaling with all his leisurely might, so Ted and Barnabas step up to discuss the following: The infamous ski run that was exactly what Ted hoped for The Black Panther - sorting through they hype and discussing why the movie is actually really good an important How to handle invitations by people who "just want to connect"
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas Suss out the following: What kind of people actually like the Winter Olympics? What are our Enneagram numbers and what the heck do they mean? What are the worst worship songs and a couple good hymns too?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas hash out the following as they do: Kevin DeYoung's VERY TGC article about the Enneagram How people weaponize the Enneagram When a woman brings a man to women's Bible Study as a "hot date" Super Bowl spectacle and half time show
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas take on some recent hot and pressing topics. Steven Furtick preaches about claiming and naming gates while ling on a futon. John Piper makes the evangelical social media explode with an article about female Seminary professors Various and important pet peeves - including being called "bro" and people using personalized hashtags
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas hash out the following. Ronnie at Leisure including dinner, watching football, rollerblading, watching ballet, and talking about his feelings Their feelings about all things "motivational" Morgan Freeman's protests of an anatomically correct SAG award
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas hash out the following: Drisky Business involving speaking in tongues and a college QB Awkward over-Christian responses to a normal question Responding to a missile crisis Ronnie's love for Francis Chan
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas tackle three pressing issues. A list came out of the Top 100 Evangelicals, so of course we had to judge, parse, and otherwise discuss it. Carman, the iconic CCM artist, has moved into life coaching. Why do pastors love the phrase "moralistic therapeutic deism"
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Pastors marketing sermons series and a Twitter dustup between Barnabas and a few of them All the New Years stuff we didn’t do and what New Years looks like for old dudes What do you do when you don’t like a friend’s creative work?
In this episode of The Happy Rant - the first of 2018 - Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas start the year strong by ranting about the following. New Year's Revelations - Instead of resolving to to do something the hosts reveal something they need to get off their chest or admit. Which books we did not read or finish in 2017 One resolution we wish reformdom would make and keep in 2018
In this episode of The Happy Rant, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas muster all the holiday spirit they can manage and bring you a Christmas miracle. Or at least a Christmas episode. One thing you’d wish for as a gift this year Feelings on Christmas Eve services? Best Christmas movie Best childhood gift
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas hit the following topics: Online dating, finding that perfect someone, and whether "Happy Rant Listener" is the perfect dating profile Movies we've seen lately and our opinions of them Great acting careers and not great acting careers
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas fix some problems, discuss others, and dream big. What would we change about the Thanksgiving holiday if we could (aside from the menu, obviously)? What's with people's obsession with the British royal family and their marital or baby status? If we could be prince how would we roll? Why do pastors plagiarize sermons?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas hash out some pressing topics ranging from holiday celebrations to serious church matters. What three interesting or famous people would you like to have Thanksgiving dinner with? What item would get you out of bed at midnight to brave the Black Friday Crowds? Should we be waiting in fear for sexual harassment allegations to be exposed in evangelicalism? What will that look like?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie Martin misses his chance for an epic flu game and sits this one with the pukes. That means Ted and Barnabas take on the following topics. Why are complementarian men so bad at talking about women even when they are trying to be supportive and respectful? Which is Worse? A game in which two bad things are compared and we determine which is worse. What we are thankful for
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas are back in the studio but still riding high off Live in Louisville. They rant about the following. Jared C.'s twitter spat with Carl Lentz What is satire? (A question we were forced to answer by a recent misunderstanding about Dougy Wilson) Highlights (and low lights) from Live in Louisville
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas have climbed the mountain, achieved greatness, MADE PODCASTING HISTORY. It is the third of three episodes from Live in Louisville where they gathered with 80 of their closest friends for sheet cake, coffee, and decadence as well as conversation about a whole variety of topics. This episodes features a Q&A with listeners and HUGE announcement. We’d like to thank our sponsors who helped make this event happen, provided give-aways, and supported our efforts – David C. Cook publishers, The Christian Standard Bible, Lagares Roasters Coffee, and Missional Wear.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas have climbed the mountain, achieved greatness, MADE PODCASTING HISTORY. It is the second of three episodes from Live in Louisville where they gathered with 80 of their closest friends for sheet cake, coffee, and decadence as well as conversation about a whole variety of topics. We’d like to thank our sponsors who helped make this event happen, provided give-aways, and supported our efforts – David C. Cook publishers, The Christian Standard Bible, Lagares Roasters Coffee, and Missional Wear.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas have climbed the mountain, achieved greatness, MADE PODCASTING HISTORY. It is the first of three episodes from Live in Louisville where they gathered with 80 of their closest friends for sheet cake, coffee, and decadence as well as conversation about a whole variety of topics.
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do as they do and get a little reflective, a little curmudgeonly, a little sarcastic, a little meta, and a little fun. They discuss the following. What is one thing we would change about the holidays? Why even do a podcast if everyone with a social security number is now doing one? What is a favorite childhood memory we always come back to?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following: The other Jarrid Wilson Assigning pulpits to preachers What Ted judges people for If we could write a regular column in one publication all time, what would it be? What we're reading
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Pastor's making points about hell and eternity when guys like Hugh Hefner die How do we describe a person we like? Do we go the celebrity route of "delightful" or "lovely"? Or do we go the "good guy" route? What do we judge other people for enjoying?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas hash out some important issues while Ronnie continues his never ending tour of working class cities. Protesting during the national Anthem - people's responses, false accusations, and more Are the protests ruining football? Jemele Hill's comments about Trump and how politics have crossed into entertainment media BUT NO FOOTBALL TALK We'd like to thank our sponsor, The Good Book Company. They are highlighting Trillia Newbell's new book, God's Very Good Idea. It is a beautiful book showing kids (and adults too) God's perfect intent in creating people of different races, cultures, gifting, and preferences and GOd's perfect rescue plan to redeem those people after they screwed things up. It is a magnificent depiction of God's image being reflected in all people and the gospel being the salvation for all people too. Get yours today!
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas suss out the following: The story trend- living a story, believing a story, and when story jumped the shark Ted takes a phone call live on the air Bad Seminary advertising Our ideal body types When is "the right time" to talk about controversial issues? Big thank you to our sponsor, Waterbrook, and their book Convicted, the true story of a corrupt cop and the man he falsely convicted finding reconciliation and redemption.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following: The Whole 30 and other cult diets Whats the thing in your life that causes you to exclaim "Why do I even try?" even though you have to try? Jim Carrey's shift from crazy funny to just plain crazy.
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Barnabas Piper, and Ronnie Martin rant about a bunch of stuff except the Nashville Statement. Telling your kids it's ok to fail Telling your kids they're bad at stuff What it would've been like to do our respective jobs in 1985 What does it take to make a fun reformed podcast?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas tackle three big issues that hit in recent weeks. Kevin DeYoung's article saying Christian's should not watch Game of Thrones The criticism of Joel Osteen for his church's slowness to help Flood victims Old dudes who think it's counter-cultural to like Taylor Swift
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas bring you a solid hour of NFL talk including the following: The Colin Kaepernick Saga Boring Good Teams Intriguing Bad Teams Super Bowl Picks Offensive Player of the Year Defensive Payer of the Year Stories that need to go away
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas take on there following topics: Blue checks and being verified Greeting times in church The eclipse When people talk about "Leading yourself"
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas cover a huge range from the most (genuinely) serious to the ranty and absurd. The church's response the events in Charlottesville, both good and bad How should we respond to racial conflict and overt racism? What exactly is a "God thing" and why to Christians insist on using this phrase? Is "self-care" a good thing? Is it just another excuse to be self-absorbed?
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted and Barnabas manage sans Ronnie and discuss the following: The joys of minor league baseball Their new tattoos and the stories behind them (Don't worry - it's PG) Are smart phones really ruining kids or are we being doomsday and overwrought about this? Overrated and underrated actors and some who are properly rated too.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do as they always do - suss out a random variety of church and culture topics of questionable importance. Which pastor is which candy bar - Tim Keller, Matt Chandler, Don Carson, Mark Dever? Shai Lynne and Lecrae are having a Christian hip hop beef. It's like Biggie and Tupac but way nicer. Of course we weighed in. What do we think of personality evaluations like Myers-Briggs, Strengths Finder, and the Enneagram? Big thank you to our sponsor, Union University. If you are a student, are raising a future college student, or are in a position to give advice to prospective college students please Check Union out for a wonderful Christian liberal arts education.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas riff on the following: Feedback from kind fans Justin Bieber cancelling a tour for the sake of planting a church What kind of church planter would Bieber be? The worst messages we've ever preached. The awkwardness of altar calls (especially at messages we've preached) Don't forget to visit HappyRantPodcast.com to order your Happy Rant Signature roast coffee and to gt your tickets for our forthcoming Live in Louisville event (October 22)!
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they always do - taken the quirks and oddities of evangelicalism and culture. Acts 29, famous for aggressive manly preachers and faux lumberjacks hosted a gala at a nice hotel Why do Pastor's need special retreats and vacations? What are our personal bucket list items?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas exhibit their breadth and depth of ranting ability by tackling the week's most pressing topic and a few that are rather mundane too. Eugene Peterson and the Merritt-orious interview Why do people insist on just writing him off? What are People Even doing wearing pajamas on planes and eating like toddlers at dinner parties.
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas overcome the challenges of worldwide and domestic travel to bring you the typical ranty goodness. Churches and patriotic church services The reformed church tradition of anti-patriotism Barnabas holding the door for Paul Giamatti Other celebrity encounters Ronnie's first camping experience in 23 years
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast the hosts are all back together again for a delightful reunion. They find their stride and get right back to discussing pressing topics like the following: LIVE IN LOUISVILLE IS HAPPENING What's with the therapy episodes (as per a former host)? Why do reformed folks LOVE Ben Sasse so much? Our favorite old school video games Adult gamers Visit HappyRantPodcast.com to get your Happy Rant signature roast coffee AAAAAAAaaaaaand to sign up for Live in Louisville, coming this October.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted takes his turn sharing stories. Barnabas interviews him about his life and becoming a writer and teacher. Some of the highlights and topics they hit on include: Sports biographies and George Plimpton Accidentally finding his way to writing Poetry performances by a woman in a red dress Being a junk mail copy writer Sports writing for ESPN Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield stories Emergent church and Kevin DeYoung Self confidence vs. ego That guy in your MFA
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie interviews Barnabas about being John Piper's son and what some of the challenges of being a ministry kid in the spotlight are. They cover the following: When was it obvious that dad was famous? Famous theologians over for dinner Weird experiences with weird fans Pressures PKs face
In this episode of The Happy Rant Barnabas sits down with Ronnie, he of Joy Electric fame, to talk about life as a CCM artist. They cover tons of ground, including the following. How Ronnie started The business of CCM Dropping Names including Audio Adrenaline, Petra, and Stryper Crazy Fans (including a spitting incident) Playing Festivals Playing Youth Groups Being divas
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following: Tim Keller's INSANE sermon notes Should adults have "best" friends? What does "best friend" even mean? That weird pressure to have the perfect summer Our sponsor this week is Missional Wear, the provider of all of The Happy Rant's awesome swag - coffee tumblers, pint glasses, t-shirts, coffee mugs, moleskin notebooks, and more. With Father's Day coming up now is the perfect chance to get sweet gifts for the dads in your life. Just visit Missionalwear.com/happyrant, pick the perfect gifts, and use the code RANT to get $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. They will even throw in a free Happy Rant sticker for you.
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie and Barnabas actually explore some rather unhappy topics. The rising trend of college students walking out of their own commencement. When America is as healthy and wealthy as it has ever been why are there SO many books and messages being offered about fighting dissatisfaction? What are people so dissatisfied with? What's with the rising trend of people responding "F*** _____" to anything or anyone they don't like - cancer, politicians, terrorists, etc.? Our sponsor this week is Missional Wear, the provider of all of The Happy Rant's awesome swag - coffee tumblers, pint glasses, t-shirts, coffee mugs, moleskin notebooks, and more. With Father's Day coming up now is the perfect chance to get sweet gifts for the dads in your life. Just visit Missionalwear.com/happyrant, pick the perfect gifts, and use the code RANT to get $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. They will even throw in a free Happy Rant sticker for you.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following: Negative reviews left on iTunes - apparently we are arrogant, dismissive, left-leaning, nominal Christians. And we discuss things that don't matter. Barnabas Recaps the Boyce College commencement If one gets invited to speak at a Commencement does that mean he has arrived? We share books, music, movies, and TV shows we've been enjoying recently Big thanks to your sponsor, the Christian Standard Bible. Visit CSBible.com to learn more. You can also get the Kindle edition for FREE.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie take on some tricky topics and some nostalgic ones too. How does one talk circumcision with kids when reading the Bible? Ronnie tells of his epic childhood vacations to the Astro motel. Barnabas taks about family vacations to denominational meetings and to visit amily Another round of What Are People Even Doing?
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie respond to some listener feedback and answer a couple pressing questions. Are we simply "mean girls, except reformed guys" as one disgruntled former listener said? Why do people feel compelled to announce their departure from a free source of entertainment? What does "calling mean" and why do people use it so frequently? Tim Tebow won an award . . . for being an author. So of course we ranted about it. Big thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring the podcast. if you are a pastor (and ONLY a pastor) you can get a free review copy of this bible to check out and consider using for your church at https://csbible.com/review/. To learn more about the translation and the editions available visit CSBible.com.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas do what they do - rant about a couple things that only sort of matter and a few things that do too. What is it that drives us to unfollow people online? When can people leave church? Why do pastors get called to larger, better churches but congregants can't? A really poor choice in photographs by some seminary professors This week the podcast is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible. If you are looking for a bible that is both readable and accurate this is the one. It maintains the familiarity of passages you love while bringing the language of the text to life in a fresh way. Visit CSBible.com to learn more.
In this special bonus episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas break down the NFL draft and give their impressions of the NBA playoffs thus far. Top draft prospects at each position Mock draft of the top 10 NBA playoff thoughts NBA MVP thoughts This episode also highlights a film Ted wrote and co-produced, Silverdome. They are raising funds for post-production costs. You can donate HERE if you are a good person and so inclined!
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas tackle a number of the most pressing topics in the news and on their minds. Ronnie was called away (seriously) moments before the show to attend to a pastoral matter, so he was unable to join them in their lively ranting. Should Christians try to build a platform? If so how can we do this well? Bill O’Reilly’s firing and how some evangelicals defend him Objectification of women in media What are people even doing? A new segment in which we ask “what are people even doing?” about various things that drive us nuts. This episode features children’s birthday parties, bad NFL decisions, and Chick Fil A fear.
In this week's episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie touch on the most pressing and contentious issues of the week. They even battle through bad hotel wi-fi connections because Ted is big time and traveling to exotic places, like Ohio. United Airline's treatment of passengers, particularly their unique way of "reaccommodating" passengers forcefully Our worst travel experiences Why Hitler should just never be brought into public discourse or compared to anyone ever anywhere Easter Plans and eggstravaganzas
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted quizzes Barnabas and Ronnie about The Gospel Coalition's 2017 National conference which both of them attended. Subjects discussed include: How TGC is like summer camp for grown ups Everyone is weird Amazing fan interactions Barnabas and Ronnie's first ever in-person meeting The best and worst speakers
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted Kluck and Barnabas Piper discuss a range of topics from the news to their travels to the world of professional sports. Ronnie sat this one out due to a particularly pastoral week. Here's what he missed Coffee talk Ted asks Barnabas about his recent trip to Israel - the good, the bad, and the NFL opera singer The recent hubbub about "The Billy Graham Rule" and whether it is actually the best way to handle things. Who is the NBA MVP? Which NBA player are you?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss one of the most pressing issues facing the church: the awkwardness of pastors in restaurants. Calling servers by name Asking how to pray for servers Praying endlessly Which famous pastor would be the most likely to be this way?
Yes, we know the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament are over, but don't you wish you knew how Ronnie picked games? This is how, this entire episode. Just as importantly we have an important announcement about our partnership with laggers Roasters. Ronnie hates sports Ronnie picks games Ted and Barnabas give commentary and some guidance Bison burgers are delicious Ronnie trolls Ohio WE HAVE COFFEE FOR SALE Visit HappyRantPodcast.com to learn more, order your coffee, and get some sweet mugs from Missional Wear to drink from.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas hit on their subjects - Evangelical controversies and conferences. Barnabas gives a recap of two of the weirdest Christian conferences Why do Christians insist on being the best marketing vehicle for things they hate . . . like The Shack? Is it really a big deal that there is, apparently, a gay character in the new Beauty and the Beast movie? And how is that any different than the cartoon?
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas are back to their usual rantiness. All is well again and the evangelical world has delivered subjects on a sterling silver platter. Who is Michael Gungor and why is everyone so enraged at his tweets? We will indeed be offering Happy Rant Coffee in the near future The spectacle of The Oscars and why anyone should care Can evangelicalism survive the departure of Tim Keller? Who will the next Timmy K. be? Why doesn't the reformed world do the red carpet thing?
In a departure from the norm, this episode is not all three hosts ranting about whatever they dang well please. Instead you will get to hear a free chapter from Barnabas Piper's new book, The Curious Christian: How Discovering Wonder Enriches Every Part of Life. Barnabas did the reading himself, and while he's no Jon Hamm or Morgan Freeman he did ok. Christian Audio, who produced the audiobook, has partnered with us to make this available for your listening enjoyment AND to give a special offer. Through the end of March if you can get The Curious Christian audiobook for 50% off through ChristianAudio.com. Just use the code HAPPYRANT at checkout and you will be spending less (under $7) than you would to get full at Chick fil A.
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas try something a little different with, um, indeterminate results. In honor of Stephen Altrogge's latest podcast they set out to do an episode of "only the better stuff" exceot that Ted's bad day gets in the way. In the end they discuss the following. Creative funks NBA Trade Deadline and NFL Draft Live music Books we like Starting conversations with prominent theologians NBA sports writing Memory foam mattresses
In this week's Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas riff on the following: Thoughts on the Grammys and how they stack up to other awards shows Why the Grammys are actually fun Chance the Rapper's Christian (??) performance Why white evangelicals all claim rap and love it so much now Since we don't have a real sponsor in this episode Barnabas takes the chance to highlight his forthcoming book, The Curious Christian: How Discovering Wonder Enriches Every part of Life. Visit CuriousChristianBook.com to to take a fun little evaluation to see what kind of a curious person you are.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about two very pressing topics (along with their usual tangents) What does "redemptive" mean when people use it in talking about art? Has "redemptive" achieved the same level as "gospel" in terms of religious terms without meaning? Would Spurgeon have been a famous preacher without his beard?
In today's Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas break down the Super Bowl. Well, they break down the spectacle of the Super Bowl. Lady Gaga's half time performance Political commercials Terrible commercials A big comeback
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas (sans world traveler Ronnie) discuss the following. Signing copies of our books at bookstores and leaving them on the shelf Signing other people's books Celebrity man crushes in movies, music, and sports Postulation about Ronnie's celebrity man crushes
In this special, mid-week release, Ted and Barnabas are sans Ronnie since he abhors sports. In this episode they discuss the upcoming Super Bowl with an emphasis on the following: Barnabas's tortured history with the Atlanta Falcons Favorite players on each team to watch, non-star edition Why people do, but shouldn't, hate the Patriots Coaching matchups - Shanahan's offensive genius vs. Belichick's matchup genius Picks for the game
In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie rant about this, that, and the other thing as usual. Southern Politeness and passive aggressiveness A new movement - #ImWithUs Altrogge’s new podcast . . . again Is ESV the new KJV only? Women’s protesting - good, bad, or otherwise? Big thanks to Missional Wear for coming through in the clutch with amazing great for us too (after we recorded, thus the jokes). Get your Missional Wear Happy Rant gear HERE.
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie discuss the following: Is the Babylon Bee ripping off our jokes? How do we feel about satire in general? Is Satire good for the Church and Christianity? Playoff football observations and picks (once Ronnie heads out)
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas sit down with a live studio audience of Union University Students to talk about life in college and share some sage advice. The areas of wisdom include: Dating Advice Perspective on stress Finding identity Mix Tapes or CDs Creative endeavors And of course a little Joy Electric mockery
In an unusually tired and disinterested episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant half heartedly about the following: TGCs response to women's MMA and Ronda Rousey RHE's twitter fight with TGC about women's MMA Proposed cage matches between TGC and various Twitter opponents Books we started but did not finish Thank you to our sponsors, Logos Bible Software and Resonate Recordings.
In the first episode of what promises (we hope) to be a better year than last Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following: Trips to Israel Jon Acuff's Tweet about Pastors' Kids leaving the faith because of too many Christmas services 2016 and people's overwrought reactions to it Various and sundry other wanderings
This is our final podcast of 2016, so we will end it the way every savvy blogger or online platform builder ends their year - with a top 10 list designed to impress you, the listener, with our impressive observations and accomplishments. OR we will list things we kind of enjoyed. Enjoy.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas tackle the pressings of the pressing topics for your listening pleasure, information, and edification. Or something like that. Asking celebrity pastors for money Kanye and Trump: a match made in heaven, or the other place RHE trolling Tim Keller on Twitter - or did she really not understand him? Our least favorite Christmas carols As always, this episode is brought to you by Resonate Recordings. Mark and Jake do a phenomenal job with a whole range of audio services and have saved our bacon more than once (like this week). Check them out at ResonateRecordings.com.
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Barnabas, Ted, and Ronnie do the usual: tackle pressing, urgent, annoying, amusing, and timely topics. Christmas parades - predictably Barnabas despises them, but what about Ronnie, the Christmas Elf? The awkwardness of Erectile Dysfunction ads, especially with kids in the room The pressure people feel to represent themselves as something online - not falsely, but the expectations to respond, like, follow, etc. in certain ways in order to be seen a certain way. And of course we ought to remind you of the incredible opportunity to bedazzle your life with Happy Rant swag. Go to MissionalWear.com, search "Happy Rant" and load up on the awesome gear they have put together featuring our logo. We also want to thank the guys at Resonate Recordings who do all our editing and mastering. If you are looking for audio help with podcasts, sermons, etc go to ResonateRecordings.com to check them out. They do fantastic work.
In this week's episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas unpack and suss out a number of pressing topics Steven Furtick's microphone - game show host or rapper? Introducing Ronnie to Friday Night Lights What the heck is a "coach" anyway? They used to wear whistles and lead teams on to the field. Now they use flip charts and lead "teams" in conference rooms. Cohorts, summits, conferences, colloquiums and more? The Happy Rant Cartel BIG thank you to our lead sponsor for this episode - a new Bible study for students from Renae Adelsberger. Who Is This Man is a 60-day interactive study walking through the book of Mark. It is in-depth and applicable while also giving users a chance to explore scripture with each other and with creativity. This study effectively opens students eyes to Jesus and shows them how to study scripture well. It is available at Amazon or at Renae's website, PedestrianGod.com (group/bulk discounts available too). And of course we ought to remind you of the incredible opportunity to bedazzle your life with Happy Rant swag. Go to MissionalWear.com, search "Happy Rant" and load up on the awesome gear they have put together featuring our logo. Use the code "Rant" for discounts and specials.
This episode of The Happy Rant brings about a significant first - the first time Ted and Barnabas have ever set foot in the same room and at the Baptist Mecca itself - LifeWay Christian Resources. The chemistry is astounding, like Woodward and Bernstein or the showtime Lakers. They cover such wide ranging topics as the following: Barnabas's baby face and/or aging gracefully Ronnie's trip to a hipster craft fair Was the booing of Mike Pence at Hamilton really a big deal? Who likes musicals any how and if Ronnie could star in one what would his role be? The trend of leaving evangelicalism - what does it mean and does it make any sense? And of course we ought to remind you of the incredible opportunity to bedazzle your life with Happy Rant swag. Go to MissionalWear.com, search "Happy Rant" and load up on the awesome gear they have put together featuring our logo. Use the code "Rant" for discounts and specials.
In this episode of The Happy Rant podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas celebrate a major business agreement coming to fruition with missional Wear in the form of swag to the nines, life changing swag, heart warming swag, coffee drinking swag, public display swag. They also discuss the following: T-Shirt style preferences Christian Celebrities and their haircuts A potential episode for "Designed Person" based on D.A. Carson, his barber, and his barber's apprentice Dealing with thinning hair Seriously, though, go to MissionalWear.com, search "Happy Rant" and load up not he awesome gear they have put together featuring our logo. Use the code "Rant" for discounts and specials.
Today we are releasing two episodes, one for those who want more election and Trump talk and one for those who downright sick of it and want more happy and less ranty. Of course you're welcome to listen to both, and we encourage you to do so! In this, the second episode, we make up for all the politics by planning a TGC vs. T4G Royal Rumble. Who would Win? Who would be the champions, the managers, the up-and-comers. Listen to find out!
Today we are releasing two episodes, one for those who want more election and Trump talk and one for those who downright sick of it and want more happy and less ranty. Of course you're welcome to listen to both, and we encourage you to do so! In this, the first episode, we discuss the downfall of America, the end of the world, and whose fault it is. Or rather, the election of Donald Trump as president.
In this episode Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about only the most pressing of issues: Jesus juking the Cubs' victory in the world series Consoling Cleveland fans (You still have LeBron) The Jen Hatmaker kerfuffle (also: Barnabas tries not to get electrocuted by LifeWay HQ) Ronnie and Ted's love for Tiny Houses Jack Chick chick flick - the film we've all been missing We'd like to thank Missional Wear (or Calvinist Swag if you prefer) for sponsoring. You can find a fantastic selection of apparel, art, mugs, pint glasses, and more there. And it's good quality, artistically designed gear too! Check out their brand new design!. Use the code HAPPYRANT at checkout for a listener special deal - a free Happy Rant Sticker (or awesome discount, whichever they decide to roll with).
In this episode Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about pressing and sundry topics such as: Bourbon, Beards, and Bibles - i.e. the Sojourn pastor's conference and Ronnie's hipster festivities there. Casting Ronnie as a small town mayor in the newly minted show Designated Person. The listener suggestions are myriad and amusing. Fit pastors: those who insist on sharing their entire workout routine via photo and video and sometimes whole staffs that workout together. Coining the term "Evangelifriends" and putting it to good use.
In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Is Wayne Grudem the Brett Favre of politics? In the spirit of the previously popular #FirstSevenJobs, what were our early jobs? Church Networks vs. Denominations What exactly is an Evangelical Free church?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie go a different direction than usual. Instead of bouncing from topic to topic they hone in on this debacle of an election America is facing. Trump: The worst candidate ever How in the name of all that is good can anyone defend Donald Trump? How "Locker room talk" is an absurd euphemism for misogyny and sexual abuse talk. Is there a way to vote in this election?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ronnie returns from his pilgrimages and quests to hoping Ted and Barnabas for a riveting discussion of important and timely topics. Should we be our children's friends and buddies? Should parents be a "parent, not a friend"? Is there middle ground? It's Halloween season (yes, it now has a season) and things bout to get crazy with some trunk or treat, some slutty costumes, and some weird reformation stuff. Clowns. Clowns everywhere. Clowns haunting our dreams and stealing children. Check out Olive Tree, our sponsor this week. It is one of the best mobile Bible reading and studying apps and sites out there. They also offer numerous Christian books and Bible study resources for sale to be used in conjunction with scripture. They are affordable, accessible, and a fantastic platform. If you use the code RANT at checkout you can get a 20% discount too.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss a number of pressing topics while Ronnie tries to find himself in the Alleghenies or some such place. We received some rather scathing criticism via email this week. What is the best way to respond to such shots fired? Tim Tebow is playing baseball which means the Tebowites have a savior to worship once again. Yippee. What do we think of the Marvel Universe and phenomenon? Which super heroes are best and which would we want to be if we were super heroes? Check out Olive Tree (https://www.olivetree.com), our sponsor this week. It is one of the best mobile Bible reading and studying apps and sites out there. They also offer numerous Christian books and Bible study resources for sale to be used in conjunction with scripture. They are affordable, accessible, and a fantastic platform. If you use the code RANT at checkout you can get a 20% discount too.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas discuss the following while Ronnie galavants around middle America like John Steinbeck: Why is it that so many Christian organizations feel the need to wedge worship into everything from business meetings to sports to wherever? Gut check with Ted covering Pumpkin Spice, NFL penalties, and more We share our guilty displeasures. These are things we don't like but feel like we ought to since so many other people do. We have a new sponsor this week - Ever Accountable (EverAccountable.com). It is an accountability app for all operating systems and mobile devices that will report any online activity, including that which happens within other apps like Facebook or Twitter. For couples and for parents with teens, tweens, or other kids on mobile devices this is a fantastic tool. It will open the door for conversations that need to be had and help build a sense of trust. And they have an offer that you would be dumb to pass on - 60 days free with no strings attached or small print. Just use the code HAPPYRANT to redeem your trial and get started.
In this episode of The Happy Rant Podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: A few weeks ago the question came up "are we jerks?" It wasn't really answered because, well, that's awkward. But now the guys are ready to try to sort it out. Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback in the NFL, made headlines when he refused to stand for the national anthem. The hosts talk through whether this is disrespectful and how we respond to protests in general. Which worship songs are the worst ever? And why is worship music so lame most of the time these days?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Barnabas, and Ronnie discuss the following Pourovers: what are they an why are they? Isn't a pourer just a slow version of what a coffee maker does? How does an athlete being a "brother in Christ" effect our feelings towards him? What if the athlete is Sam Bradford, the over-prices substitute for the QB on Barnabas's favorite football team? What is a "thought leader"? What exactly do they lead? Do real leaders of thought call themselves thought leaders?
In this episode of the Happy Rant the hosts are reunited after Ronnie's travels and they rant about the following. A crazy University of Iowa prof is offended by the facial expression and demeanor of . . . their mascot, a giant stuffed bird. The University of Chicago, on the other hand, has decided there need be no more trigger warnings or safe spaces. What are things worship pastor's should quit saying? Jared Wilson had suggestions in an article, and it needed some discussing. Thanks again ti our sponsor - Logos. Visit HTTP://Logos.com/HappyRant to see their amazing Bible study software and to receive a special offer.
In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast Ted Kluck and Barnabas Piper (sans Ronnie Martin since he was off traipsing through small mid-American towns like a middling CCM band) discuss a handful of amusing and informative topics. Back to school advice for parents and students alike Is Nic Cage awesome or awful? Movies that are so bad they are good Old fashioned insults that need a good revival We'd like to thank your sponsor, Logos, the premier Bible Study and sermon preparation software on the market. Visit http://logos.com/happyrant to learn more. If you purchase a Logos 7 package you will get Charles Spurgeon's commentary on Philippians for FREE.
We made it to episode 100. Who would have guessed that with such humble beginnings this podcast would have gained such heights, yet here we are. In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast we welcome back co-founder, Stephen Altrogge and rant about the following. Angry moms with no sense of humor attacking Stephen Do women have to be "precious" or can they be sarcastic and snarky too? Could we pull off an entirely earnest podcast? We'd like to thank your sponsor, Logos (https://www.logos.com/happyrant), the premier Bible Study and sermon preparation software on the market. They have released Logos 7, complete with new features to take what was great before to entirely new levels. Use code HAPPYRANT7 at checkout to get Charles Spurgeon's commentary on the Philippians for FREE.
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: Plagiarism - why do people do this when it's so easy not to and is it worse in this internet age? How Christians ruin all the fun stuff (movies, sports, etc.) by think-piecing them to death and searching for "redemptive themes" If each of us was to host a reality TV show what show would it be?
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper rant about the following: Life in the 80's especially fashion and music choices Ronnie's time in the CCM world Drisky Business - He launched a new church! Should pastors be political on social media even though common wisdom says not to be from the pulpit?
In the is episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas make up for lost time by cover various and sundry and widely varied topics including (not limited to) the following: Hipster teas to keep you young What hair products we use Globe trotting, missions tourism, and all things short term missions trips The presidential election And a big announcement - we both nominate and endorse our own third party candidate
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Barnabas Piper, and Ronnie Martin riff on the following. What is the ongoing fascination with shows like The Bachelor or The Bachelorette? Is it hate watching? Is it genuine interest? How do each of the hosts write a book? Where do they get their ideas? What does the process look like? What is the ever loving deal with fictional Calvinist characters on social media?
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Barnabas Piper, Ted Kluck, and Ronnie Martin have a scintillating discussion about topics of utmost importance. With Daniel Craig's contract as Bond fulfilled, what prominent Christian leader would make the best James Bond? Is it better to give to a church electronically or physically? Does it matter? Should there be giving kiosks? Are the Olympics awesome or lame? Why did they used to be awesome than they are now?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following pressing and timely subjects. Things get heated. Tension is high. Fun is had. So there's a new documentary coming out about Calvinism and it has a Kickstarter campaign. Ronnie and Barnabas square off about said project. Should churches do altar calls for kids or is that just confusing? Where did "Rachel the Held Evans" come from as a sign-off
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following: Donald Trump's board of "evangelical advisors" and what significance they have The Cleveland Cavaliers break a curse, celebrate in odd ways, and leave Lebron with what legacy exactly? Are iPod sermons good for listeners or unhelpful?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following - all listener suggestions: Why don't men sing in church? Is it the music, dudes being dudes, or something else? Why do parents make excuses for their awful children? What were their favorite cartoons as children?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper do something unusual - they take on a really serious topic, rape culture. We go on to take on a couple fun topics too, but that one serious topic was one we felt needed to be addressed. Rape culture: how can a phrase like this even exist, where did it come from, and what can be done about it? Why aren't there daddy blogs the way there are mommy blogs? Memories of Christian summer camp
In this episode of the Happy Rant Podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper take on three of the HOTTEST topics of recent days, topics so hot only experts can handle them. Well, experts and anyone with a Twitter handle. So a gorilla was shot and the internet went . . . ape over it. Why is this a thing? A "youth leader in the home church movement" called John Piper and Russell Moore satanists for their views on minority adoption and tagged Barnabas in the post. His thoughts? Should we be protesting and picketing Target for their decision on who can or can't use which bathrooms?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper bring you a particularly delightful episode for this long weekend. They rant about the following. Why do we celebrate everything our kids do? First grade "graduation", finishing dinner - everything gets a "Good job, buddy!" Dogs are not children. There, it is said. And that means your dog is not your child. What's the deal with tract evangelism? Is it still around? Might it make a comeback with the retro-loving hipster crowd?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper take on some of the toughest etiquette questions you listeners had to offer. These are just some of the topics they sort out on your behalf. Proper physical affection Texting and social media while with others Texting vs. calling Eye contact while conversing
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted Kluck and Barnabas Piper rant about the following while Ronnie grinds away on the C- conference tour. Don't know if you heard, but D.C. Talk, that legendary CCM group, has announced a comeback . . . cruise. So of course we ranted about it. What's the deal with trigger warnings that ridiculous amount of sensitivity and thin skin that demands them? How does Ted handle this as a professor? Are some email sign-offs more holy than others? Why do some people drop a Sola Fide in there while others only use "blessings"?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted Kluck and Barnabas Piper rant about the following while Ronnie posts beach photos from a well-earned vacation. Why don't men realize how awkward it is when they publicly declare their wives to be HOT? How is accountability supposed to work? Is it a weekly meeting? Is it mutual flagellation? Might there be a better way? What is the difference between sarcasm, snark, and satire and what is the place for each?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas Rant
about the following:
How did the death of celebrities become a game of "I'm sadder
than you"? The internet grieving is over the top.
Why is it that followers are ALWAYS craze than the leaders they
follow? They take a strong statement and turn into a bizarre mantra
or a nuanced view and turn it into a concrete law.
Unpopular opinions - Sincere people, In 'n Out Burger, and
more
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following:
What in the world is wrong with people? The college students in this video are incapable of declaring obvious truths for the fear of offending people. Of course, we might be afraid of offending them by airing our true opinions too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfO1veFs6Ho
What are we supposed to do with big-platform ministries that seem, pretty obviously, to be ruining pastors? Is the platform sinful? Is it just a good ol' boys club? What should our response be?
Big announcement, or rather, big tease - we are planning to have a LIVE HAPPY RANT in October in Louisville. We discuss some details and more are to come.
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted and Barnabas rant about the following while Ronnie is off fretting for his life and hoping to survive a week from conference hell.
Barnabas offers an on-site recap of Together for the Gospel, sartorial stylings and all.
The humor and awkwardness of singles ministries, not to mention some fantastically awful names for them
What is each host working on now? A book? A screenplay? A new album?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following:
D'Angelo Russell, a Los Angeles Lakers rookie, has been blasted in the media for breaking "bro code" by recording a video of a team mate admitting to cheating on his fiancee. But which is the real brach of code - filming or cheating or both?
In recent years pregnancy announcements and gender reveal parties have become a cottage industry. What is this insanity?
Why do churches - especially mega churches - feel the need to come up with pithy sermon titles and clever promotional plans?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following:
What's the deal with church doing huge, expensive "helicopter drops" and Easter egg hunts in celebration of Easter? Do they actually work for getting people to attend?
DRISKY BUSINESS - John MacArthur claimed that Mark Driscoll paved the way for Donald Trump? Is this crazy or crazy like a fox?
Can Christian comedians really be funny or does the need to be edgy and controversial rule them out?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted and Barnabas take on the following while Ronnie was off preparing for the Easter Egg hunt or something.
Which sports teams are the most unlikeable and why?
What is "expert" these days? It seems like anyone can just claim the title.
What is "solidarity and why do we stand in it? And if we do so on Twitter does it make a difference to the people across the world?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following:
Have all the multi-level marketing schemes and sales messed up church? What would a women's Bible study be without someone selling essential oils?
Why do people hate-watch shows? Do the hosts?
What books most made the hosts want to write and influenced their writing?
In this episode of the Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas rant about the following:
Andy Stanley said parents who take their kids to small churches are selfish, and we just had to take that on.
For some reason a game called Settlers of Katan is a Christian cult classic, and yes that is an oxymoron. What's the del with this?
Which shows have we enjoyed binge watching recently?
In this, the 77th episode of the Happy Rant, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following:
All things Oscars from Chris Rock's monologue to Leo's acceptance speech to the absurdity of an academy awarding itself.
A listener question about the morality of supporting the NFL and the hypocrisy therein.
Is it ok for Christians not to vote? Is it a sin to stay home on polling day?
In this episode of The Happy Rant Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following:
Unpopular Opinions about books - in what will likely become a recurring bit the hosts each share one unpopular opinion about books. Beware Cs.S. Lewis and John Piper fans, you may come away unhappy.
How can we call music excellent that is profane? A listener sent in this question after our previous praise of Kanye West.
TRUMP & HILLARY! HILLARY & TRUMP! We discuss the madness that is the current politic response among Christians and what might, maybe be a better way.
In this episode Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas discuss the following:
A listener takes us to task for our lack of fact checking in a particularly, um, verbose fashion.
Why do reformed guys who just love to talk about grace an joy act with so little grace and joy?
Is Kanye crazy? Is he a genius? Maybe both? And what about that $53 Million in debt?
In this episode of the Happy Rant podcast Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper discuss the following:
Why is Cam Newton such a controversial figure? Ted find him insufferable, and Barnabas thinks he's awesome. A debate ensues.
The Super Bowl is a football game, but it's much more - it's a spectacle. What are we gaining and what are we losing because it get's bigger and shinier every year?
"Think piece" is a pejorative term for an opinion article, and the hosts discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and the ridiculous of think pieces.
Comedies are often the most memorable movies. People love them. So why don't they ever win Oscars?
If we could go back in time and talk to our 20-year-old selves what advice would we give? And would we even listen to that advice?
Churches are not businesses, so how should they use business principles? Or should they at all?
In this episode you'll notice something new. That intro, so hot right now. We also rant about a few things.
What books would be awesome if they were made into movies? And which ones might be . . . not awesome?
What effect is all this helicopter parenting having on kids? Will they be productive members of society? Will they be any earthly good?
What's the deal with charities functioning as business? Or is it businesses using charity to market? Why can't charities just be charities?
Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas take on listener-submitted "would you rather questions such as the following:
Would you rather talk predestination with a college undergrad or a Kindergartener?
Would you rather only be able to wear 90's Christian t-shirts or have to sport a man bun?
Would you rather have sat courtside to see Michael Jordan or have been in the front row for Michael Jackson?
These are just a sampling, so tune in for the full, tense, agonizing discussion.
In this episode we try something a little different. Since Ted co-authored a book several years ago called "Why We're Not Emergent" and since the key players in the Emergent movement keep rearing their heads we figured we'd do a "where are they now?" episode.
We follow up on Rob Bell, Mark Driscoll, Doug Pagitt, Dan Kimball, and Brian McLaren to see what they're doing now, what are they teaching now, and what their current hair styles might be.
We also get an important update from Ronnie on when the heck we'll get a new intro some we can lay the current one to rest with proper honors.
- Why are all the Christian singers good looking? Can't ugly people sing too? And what does this tell people about what it takes to be a successful Christian?
- At what point does a pastor's social media posts about his ministry excitement become overkill?
- A discussion of the proliferation of year-end book lists on blogs - helpful, braggy, or something else?
- Ronnie opens up about his post Christmas depression (PCD)
- When should star athletes or performers retire - Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant, Bono, Paul McCartney, etc.?
- What do we think about New Year's resolutions and if we make any, what are they?
- A brief argument about the merits of cats and dogs
- Will our hosts participate in the Star Wars hubbub? Is the hubbub worth all the trouble?
- What are we to do when guys like Jerry Falwell Jr. or Franklin Graham make outlandish statements in response to Muslim extremists? - Why is gluttony an acceptable sin for Christians, or at least one that never gets discussed?
- Ronnie may not be a "sports fan" but he does have one secret sports love
- Why do evangelical Christians feel so comfortable with Advent and celebrate it so much but kind of weird out about Lent?
- What's the deal with guilty pleasures? Why should anyone feel guilty about enjoying music or movies just because someone in skinny jeans says so?
- A little bonus chat about who would win the Heisman. Did Ted and Barnabas guess correctly?
- Get Calvinist swag for Christmas
- The best (and worst) Christmas movies
- Holiday nostalgia
- Strange and wonderful Christmas traditions (especially at the Piper house)
- Why are some Reformed pastors viewed as A listers (Piper, Keller, Chandler) and other are B Listers?
- Who tweets more egregiously on game days, @BarnabasPiper or @JaredCWilson?
- We sponsor our own show
- Rhonda Rousey is a huge star, but would we let our daughters fight like her?
- Can a creative force like M. Night Shyamalan bounce back after such an epic collapse?
- Drisky Business: what is Mark Driscoll up to these days, any how? (and of course we tell you HOW YOU SHOULD FEEL ABOUT IT)
What's the deal with people ranting about red cups and ranting about ranting about red cups. We respond by ranting about ranting about ranting about red cups.
We read through some iTunes reviews and discover that Homeschooling saves lives.
We discuss the uprising at the University of Missouri and, being white and reformed(ish) tell you precisely how to feel and think about it.
A new co-host is welcomed.
Why do "gospel-cetnered" people make so many new laws?
Why are all 30-something white guys expected to like whiney, Ryan Adams-y music?
Why are all professional sports coaches are loathe to take risks and try new things even when it makes sense?
Stephen officially announces his retirement from the podcast. Are adult Halloween parties acceptable? When is it okay to adopt a sports team as your own?
A special visit from Chaz Marriot! Draft Kings and Fan Duel insanity. Why our society needs losers like the Cubs.
Should Christians use curse words? What are the best, worst, and dumbest unwritten sports rules? What artists should cover other artists, like Ryan Adams did with Taylor Swift?
What's the deal with the Pope? Why are celebrity pastors reviled but the Pope gets a free pass? What pastors are like NFL coaches? What are Ted, Stephen, and Barnabas reading these days?
It's time for the first ever HAPPY RANT CCM TOUR. Are you ready for all the incredible goodness we've got packed in???
What are we to make of "squishy" church statements? Do Christians actually like Donald Trump? 2015 NFL predictions.
Does the Mark Driscoll comeback matter? Ted delivers the WORST radio interview ever. Do gender neutral toy aisles make any difference to Ted, Stephen, or Barnabas?